Vignai da Duline
It would be difficult to find two people who combine respect for the land, a love of nature and an appetite for hard work more effectively than Lorenzo Mocchiuti and Federica Magrini. Beginning in the late 90s the couple behind Vignai da Duline have transformed this tiny, organically-farmed estate into one of Friuli’s brightest stars.
FVG Malvasia Istriana ‘Chioma Integrale’
Chioma in Italian means “long hair” and “canopy of tree leaves.” This relates to the Duline vineyard management philosophy where they do not trim the vines during the growing season. The vines are allowed to have “long hair” or are free to grow their canopy. This is true from all Duline vines, not just the Malvasia.
Aged for 7-8 months, 50% in 5-year old + 11hl oak barrels and 50% in 2.5hl barrels that are between 5 and 15-year old
Aged in bottle for 3-4 months
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: IGT Venezia Giulia
VINTAGE: 2023
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Malvasia Istriana
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: oak
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: filtered
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
FVG Friulano ‘La Duline’
Fresh and bright, with finely sculpted green pear, apple, peach and floral notes. Lush in texture with a slight spiciness, finishing with a subtle hint of almond.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Friuli Grave DOC
VINTAGE: 2024
STYLE: white
GRAPE: friulano
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: oak
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
CASE SIZE: 6
COF Chardonnay ‘Ronco Pitotti’
From the selection of the historic vineyards of the “Ronco Pitotti” cru in the Eastern Hills. An expressive and territorial wine that best represents the characteristics of this international grape aged in barrique. It is a very thick, soft, balanced white. Malolactic fermentation and resting on yeast. Aged 1 year in barrique and 15 months in bottle
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Friuli Grave DOC
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Chardonnay
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: oak
MATURATION: oak, bottle
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6
FVG Bianco ‘Morus Alba’
aged in old oak barrels, with complete malolactic fermentation that gives a mesmerising, Meursault-like tension between fuller body and almost creamy texture on one hand and high-acid, citrusy flavours on the other.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Friuli Grave DOC
VINTAGE: 2021
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Malvasia Istriana, Sauvignon
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: oak
MATURATION: oak, bottle
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 14%
CASE SIZE: 6
COF Saucignon ‘Ronco Pitotti’
only when harvest is bountiful do Lorenzo and Federica produce this Friulian Sauvignon, a rare clone of Sauvignon Blanc. This bianco surprises from the very beginning to the last sip, with aromas of quince and salted butter and a long, lingering finish of toasted almond. Its fleshy opulence envelops a stony minerality with layers of mint, sage, and lime zest.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: Friuli Grave DOC
VINTAGE: 2020
STYLE: white
GRAPE: Sauvignon
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MATURATION: barrel
FILTRATION: unfiltered
ALCOHOL: 14%
CASE SIZE: 6
IGT Schioppettino ‘La Duline’
Refined yet vibrant, with striking purity to the red-berried fruit, earthy spice and delicate violet flavours. Supple and silky in texture with just a kick of pepper. An absolute charmer that proves Friuli’s reds are every bit as classy as its whites.
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: IGT Venezia Giulia
VINTAGE: 2022
STYLE: red
GRAPE: schioppettino
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: oak
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: filtered
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6
COF Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso ‘Morus Nigra’
Morus Alba and Morus Nigra are the botanical names for the white and black mulberry tree. The shape of these trees is found on most of Duline’s labels and, more importantly, these trees are typical of the rural northern Italy landscape. Mulberry trees were used to support vines instead of poles and at the same time to feed silkworms (about 60 years ago the textile industry in Italy was flourishing)
Aged for 11 months in 2.5hl oak barrels (maximum 30% new oak) Aged in bottle for a minimum of 12 months. Fruit sourced from the Duline and Ronco Pitotti vineyards
Quick Facts
APPELLATION: IGT Venezia Giulia
VINTAGE: 2020
STYLE: red
GRAPE: Refosco
FARMING: organic
FERMENTATION: oak
MATURATION: oak
FILTRATION: filtered
ALCOHOL: 13%
CASE SIZE: 6