Friuli

Friulano (formerly known as Tocai Friulano) is one of northeast Italy's signature white grapes, and Scarpetta's version shows exactly why locals have treasured it for centuries. This is the bottle to reach for when you want something more interesting than Pinot Grigio but just as refreshing. The team behind Scarpetta – Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson – created the Frico series to bring authentic Italian wine experiences to everyday drinking. This Friulano captures that hard-to-define Italian character that makes their wines so food-friendly and versatile. With its combination of fruit, texture, and that subtle bitter almond note on the finish, it's the perfect introduction to one of Italy's most underappreciated white varieties.

Giuliano Rosati Pinot Grigio from Friuli is a classic expression of northeastern Italian white wine. This refreshing and crisp wine showcases the characteristic mineral notes and vibrant acidity that Friuli is known for, with the region's unique terroir providing ideal growing conditions for Pinot Grigio.

Scarpetta's Cabernet Franc comes from the northeastern Italian region of Friuli, where the variety thrives in the cool climate and produces wines with remarkable elegance and aromatic complexity. This isn't the riper, more powerful style found in warmer regions – instead, it showcases the grape's inherent freshness and subtle herbal character that make it so compelling. The name 'Scarpetta' refers to the Italian tradition of using a piece of bread to soak up the last bit of sauce on your plate – a fitting name for wines designed to be enjoyed with food. This Cabernet Franc is crafted in a food-friendly style that emphasizes purity of fruit and regional character rather than heavy oak or extraction. It's the perfect bottle for those looking to explore beyond the usual suspects and discover why sommeliers and wine professionals often count Cab Franc among their personal favorites. Sometimes the supporting actor delivers the most memorable performance.

Scarpetta's Chardonnay offers a refreshing alternative to the butter-bomb style that dominated for so long – this is Italian Chardonnay from Friuli, where the cool climate and distinctive soils produce wines of remarkable freshness and minerality. Made in a clean, unoaked style that lets the fruit and terroir speak clearly, without heavy-handed winemaking getting in the way. The name 'Scarpetta' refers to the Italian tradition of using bread to soak up the last bit of sauce on your plate – essentially 'making a little shoe' to capture every last delicious drop. It's a fitting name for wines designed to complement food rather than overwhelm it. This Chardonnay is the perfect bottle for those who think they don't like Chardonnay (because they've only experienced the heavily oaked versions) or for Chardonnay lovers looking to explore the grape's more elegant expressions. Sometimes less really is more.

Scarpetta's Pinot Grigio comes from Friuli – the northeastern Italian region where Pinot Grigio reaches its highest expression and bears little resemblance to the bland, watery versions that give the grape a bad name. This wine shows what Pinot Grigio can be when grown in the right place and made with care – aromatic, flavorful, and distinctly mineral. The name 'Scarpetta' refers to the Italian tradition of using bread to soak up the last bit of sauce on your plate – a fitting name for wines designed to complement food rather than compete with it. Created by Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, the Scarpetta wines are crafted specifically to enhance the dining experience. This Pinot Grigio is the perfect bottle for those looking to rediscover a grape they may have dismissed, proving that sometimes the most pleasant surprises come from giving second chances.