Named Mongris from ‘Mono-variety Gris’, referring to Pinot Gris (aka Grigio), this is simply one of the best versions produced. Grown in mineral-rich but poor soils, this is a complex and well-structured wine that shines in the glass; it’s resplendent with aromas of white flowers and freshly cut apples and pears, and has fruit ripeness, texture from time on lees, and lovely linear acidity that finishes chalky and long.

The Collio in Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a land with a deep-rooted vocation for viticulture. Marco Felluga tells the story of a family that, for six generations, has been passing on and cultivating its passion for wine. The family’s history can be traced back more than 160 years ago, to Istria in Croatia, with Michele Felluga the first to make wine the family business. This vinous path was significantly taken forward by his son Marco, a pioneer of modern viticulture, who expanded into Friuli. It was then continued with love and entrepreneurship by Roberto and Ilaria Felluga, supporters of sustainable and high-quality winemaking. Roberto, the fifth-generation winemaker, has always based his work and approach on sustainability; adopting innovative processes, supported by national and international research, aimed at the production of high-quality, age-worthy white and red wines with reduced environmental impact; integrated pest control; natural fertilizers to take care of the vineyards and the Collio’s ecosystem, and respect for the land, its history and traditions.