Borgo del Tiglio, Collio Rosso Riserva, 2017

From one of Friuli's original trailblazers—"one of the world's greatest estates." Nicola Manferrari, originally a pharmacist, took over his father's five hectares in 1981 and joined visionaries like Gravner, Schiopetto, and Jermann in revolutionizing Friuli winemaking. Known for textural complexity and aging potential, this Merlot-Cabernet blend carries the Riserva designation indicating extended aging. From Cormòns in the heart of Collio on the Slovenia border—serious, traditionally-made red built for the cellar.