Garagisti Anorimi Friulani "GAF" Blanc, 2020 Carinena dry expression of Chenin Blanc

dry expression of Chenin Blanc from the Anjou AOC

letting the grapes hang longer to reach ripeness

and all aging is in used American oak

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

Colli Orientali winery of rising star winemaker

Garagisti Anorimi Friulani "GAF" Blanc, 2020 Carinena dry expression of Chenin BlancGAF (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