Aromas of yellow stone fruit, spring wildflower and Alpine herb lead the nose. Elegant and linear, the vibrant, savory palate offers yellow peach, apricot and a hint of graphite alongside bright acidity. It closes on an almond note.

A value release of about 8,000 bottles, the Borgo Conventi 2018 Collio Friulano shows orchard fruit and nectarine, and there is a fun spot of green that recalls kiwi or honeydew melon. As the wine opens and warms in the glass, it puts on almond or candied orange aromas with maybe a touch of caramel. It shows a nice evolution in the glass with a slender, mid-weight texture, to enjoy with a bowl of orecchiette with broccoletti.

The 2018 Friulano is understated yet very pretty, showing notes of wet stone, white flowers and pear. Its silky textures are contrasted by a mix of brisk acids and salty minerals, and it's then balanced by ripe orchard fruits. There is a bit of a tropical air to the finish, as this buzzes with residual tension and leaves a completely refreshed impression.