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San Martino della Battaglia (Lombardy / Veneto) DOC
A pocket-sized DOC named for the 1859 battle site, growing Friulano (called Tuchì here) on morainic hills otherwise given over to Lugana. The dry white is pale gold, medium bodied, with pear, chamomile, a waxy texture and the grape's bitter almond finish, somewhat softer and rounder than Collio Friulano. The liquoroso is a fortified, lightly sweet curiosity that almost nobody makes anymore. Selva Capuzza, Cadore and a couple of others keep it alive; total production is a few thousand cases.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selva Capuzza | San Martino della Battaglia Campo del Soglio The estate most committed to the DOC; pear, almond and a waxy mid-palate with a bitter finish. | $18 to $24 | Wine-Searcher |
| Cantina Patrizia Cadore | San Martino della Battaglia Family winery at Sirmione that still bottles the Tuchì; lighter and simpler than Selva Capuzza's. | $12 to $16 | Wine-Searcher |