“As I have mentioned before, the Sossó “Riserva” from Livio Felluga is crafted from a cépages of Merlot and two local grapes, Refosco dal Peduncolo and Pignolo. The bunches are destemmed and the wine fermented in both stainless steel tanks and barriques, with the élevage in casks for eighteen months prior to bottling. The 2016 Sossó is a superb follow-up to the beautiful 2015 version, coming in at 13.5 percent octane and delivering a deep and complex aromatic constellation of sweet dark berries, black cherries, a touch of sweet balsamic tones, a lovely foundation of dark soil, woodsmoke, a discreet framing of cedary oak and a gentle topnote of sweet botanicals. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, focused and complex, with a sappy core of black fruit, lovely soil signature and grip, ripe, buried tannins and impeccable balance on the long, suave and very, very promising finish. This great wine simply needs more time in the cellar to soften up its tannins properly. 2031-2085.”

“A vibrant white, tightly meshed and lightly chalky in texture, with a minerally, saline- and smoke-tinged base note and lemony acidity. Offers a finely woven mesh of poached apricot, juicy pear, blanched almond and white blossoms. Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Picolit. Drink now through 2028.”

This is spiced with candied mandarin and peach skins as well as dried herbs and hints of cream. Medium- to full-bodied. This is so complete and lengthy on the palate and very balanced. It’s polished and even with toned acidity and a somewhat firm, phenolic backbone to it. Tense and nervy, but very elegant, too. Drink or hold.

“A more restrained and classy sauvignon with white sesame, light pears, apples and flint. Medium-bodied with a solid center palate and lovely length. This is complex and pretty. Real refinement with sauvignon blanc. Drink now. Screw cap.”

“Subtle and refined on both the nose and palate with peach pie and mineral with hints of nutmeg. Medium body. Round and creamy. Spicy at the end. Drink now. Screw cap.”