Lis Neris
Confini 2019
Other years:
2020| Denomination | DOC Friuli Isonzo Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Grigio, 40% Traminer Aromatico, 20% Riesling |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation in 500-litre French oak barriques with ageing on fine lees for 11 months with frequent bâtonnage; further ageing for 7 months. |
| Other years | 2020 |
- Name and vintage: Still white Friuli Isonzo DOC 2019, 0.75 l, 15% vol
- Aromatic blend: 40% Pinot Grigio, 40% Traminer Aromatico, 20% Riesling
- Vinification: Fermentation in 500 l oak; 11 months on the lees with bâtonnage
- Sensory profile: Notes of peach, pineapple and lychee; fresh, rounded and persistent palate
- Serving and awards: 12-14 °C, decant for 1 hour; 92 pts Suckling, 91 Vinous, 4 stars FIS
Description
What kind of wine it is
Lis Neris Confini is a still white wine from Friuli Isonzo, produced in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The result of a meticulous blend of Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer and Riesling, it expresses intense aromas of peach, pineapple and lychee, intertwined with notes of white rose and sage. Vinification in French oak barrels defines a fresh palate with a full body, characterised by a pleasant roundness that culminates in a persistent finish with clear fruity echoes.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the San Lorenzo area, on a plateau situated between the Slovenian border and the Isonzo river. The vineyards, rooted at sixty metres above sea level, are set in calcareous gravelly soils that impart a distinct gustatory tension to the wine. In this area, the climate favours a slow ripening of the grapes, resulting in balanced fruit with a rich aromatic profile, expertly crafted by Lis Neris, a winery active in the region since 1879.
How it is produced
Cultivated using the Guyot system, the vines ensure low yields to maximise aromatic concentration. After fermentation at a controlled temperature, the wine rests on the fine lees for eleven months with frequent bâtonnage, acquiring structure and complexity. Before release, the process concludes with a further seven months of ageing. The high quality expressed is confirmed by the notable scores awarded by James Suckling, Vinous and the Italian Sommelier Foundation.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the Lis Neris winery, founded in 1879 in San Lorenzo, Confini 2019 originates from a plateau between the Isonzo River and the Slovenian border. In this terroir, characterised by gravelly and calcareous soils, winemaker Alvaro Pecorari cultivates the vineyards with low yields to achieve a high aromatic concentration. This elegant Friuli Isonzo DOC can be cellared for up to 10 years. The vintage has been awarded 92 points by James Suckling, a testament to uncompromising winemaking expertise.
Awards
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2019
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2019
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2019
97/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1879
- Oenologist: Alvaro Pecorari
- Bottles produced: 450.000
- Hectares: 74
| Name | Lis Neris Confini 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Friuli Isonzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Pinot Grigio, 40% Traminer Aromatico, 20% Riesling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Lis Neris |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the Lis Neris winery, founded in 1879 in San Lorenzo, Confini 2019 originates from a plateau between the Isonzo River and the Slovenian border. In this terroir, characterised by gravelly and calcareous soils, winemaker Alvaro Pecorari cultivates the vineyards with low yields to achieve a high aromatic concentration. This elegant Friuli Isonzo DOC can be cellared for up to 10 years. The vintage has been awarded 92 points by James Suckling, a testament to uncompromising winemaking expertise. |
| Origin | San Lorenzo - Corona |
| Climate | Favourable climate for slow ripening, with more balanced grapes and richer aromas and flavours |
| Soil composition | Calcareous gravel plateau |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5200 |
| Yield per hectare | 45 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 20-22 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentazione in barrique di rovere francese da 500 litri con affinamento sulle fecce fini e bâtonnage |
| Wine making | Fermentation in 500-litre French oak barriques at 20-22 °C; ageing/maturation in the same containers on fine lees for 11 months with frequent bâtonnage; further ageing for 7 months. |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation in 500-litre French oak barriques with ageing on fine lees for 11 months with frequent bâtonnage; further ageing for 7 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |