A blend of 57% Malvasia Istriana, 35% Riesling Renano and 8% Friulano, the Vie di Romans 2017 Cuvée Friuli Isonzo Flors di Uis shows a little hint of varietal purity that you can trace back to each of the three grapes used. There are the white flowers of the Malvasia, the lifted citrus or Pomelo notes of the Riesling and the softer peach and stone fruit aromas of the Friulano. These three branches work together in harmony to build the impactful aromatic profile that distinguishes this wine. The Flors di Uis is not as broad or creamy as some of the other monovarietal wines tasted from this producer, however the results are exceptionally clear and balanced. Production is an ample 61,202 bottles, and this wine offers exceptional value. (ML)

Lively golden-tinged straw yellow. A floral- and spice-dominated nose offers ripe pear, cinnamon, honeysuckle, chamomile, white peach and grapefruit, with complicating hints of ginger. Rich but racy, with multilayered orchard and tropical fruit flavors and subtle spiciness lingering nicely on the rich, luscious finish. A blend of Malvasia Istriana, Tocai Friulano and Riesling. 91+ (ID)