Villa Russiz Santarosa Pinot Bianco Collio

The 2005 Villa Russiz Santarosa Pinot Bianco Collio has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Nicolas Belfrage, Alex Hunt and Alison Buchanan on Villa Russiz Santarosa Pinot Bianco Collio - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Friuli - Venezia Giulia.

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Wine Name
Villa Russiz Santarosa Pinot Bianco Collio

Wine Producer
Castello di Spessa

Score
78

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Pinot Blanc

Country
Italy

Vintage
2001

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Overview

Alison Buchanan: Oaky, smoky vanilla-rich nose, rancid butter notes. Nose is just too lactic and buttery, butterscotch taking precedence over what could have been good fruit, since there is some citrus contrast here, even some mineral sublingual freshness, bludgeoned by injudicious use of oak. Great pity. Long, buttery finish. 13

Nicolas Belfrage: Lets the side down with good fruit but too much oak. PB’s aromas are too subtle for this treatment. 14

Alex Hunt: Tired, oxidised. 6