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Jancis Robinson
Wednesday 15 August 2012
Friuli

I was sent these samples but did not find them very thrilling, I'm afraid. Which is why I am publishing this tasting article so discreetlyl.

Eugenio Collavini, Blancfumat Sauvignon 2011 Collio
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Firmly scented and obviously green and Sauvignon but with a bit...
Eugenio Collavini Ribolla Gialla 2011 Colli Orientali del Friuli
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Broad aroma and very winning. Relatively low acid. Massively...
Eugenio Collavini, Broy 2010 Collio
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Smells quite long on Sauvignon and is pretty substantial. Some...
Eugenio Collavini, dal Pic Merlot 2006 Collio
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Absolutely ridiculously heavy bottle. Light and dusty without...
Eugenio Collavini, Forrésco 2005 Colli Orientali del Friuli
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Ridiculously heavy bottle. Much more substance on the palate...
 
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