Garagisti Anorimi Friulani "GAF" Blanc, 2020 Carinena This Ballue-Mondon is a remarkable

This Ballue-Mondon is a remarkable value of the "comfy slipper" variety

Colli Orientali winery of rising star winemaker

The Pedroncelli family purchased the vineyards and small winery in 1927

letting the grapes hang longer to reach ripeness

In its youth (now) shows a bit more fruit which will settle over time into a more mineral-esque vibe

Garagisti Anorimi Friulani "GAF" Blanc, 2020 Carinena This Ballue-Mondon is a remarkableGAF (Garagisti Anorimi Friulani) is a new, extremely limited project of winemaker Tommaso "Tommy" Zanuttini of Ronc Platat and 5 of his friends. They make a just one red and one white from exceptional vineyards in the Friuli region of Italy. 50% Friulano, 25% Ribolla Gialla, 25% Sauvignon Blanc DOC Friuli (blend of two vineyards, Rosazzo in DOC Friuli Colli Orientali and Ruttars in DOC Collio) "Opens with a mix of peach and spice, complemented by