2015 Colli Orientali Chardonnay Sol

The 2015 Chardonnay Sol is an intriguing white. A hint of Burgundian-inspired reduction leads to white orchard fruit, mint, slate, crushed rocks and white pepper. In this warm vintage, the intention here was clearly to preserve freshness. That comes through loud and clear in this beautifully delineated, if somewhat atypical, Friulian Chardonnay. To be fully appreciated, the Sol needs to be approached with an open mind and palate, as it is quite unusual for an Italian or Friulian white. I loved it. The Sol emerges from vines that are nearly 60 years old.