Dalia Maris is a project founded by Giampaolo Venica, whose family's winery – Venica e Venica – is among Friuli's most historic and notable. Inspired by the iconic Hermitage Blanc by Chave, Giampaolo's goal here is to bring justice to the Friulian terroir and produce the best of what the region can offer. Notes of chamomile and white florals waft from the glass, complemented by stones fruits of perfectly ripe peach and apricot with a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is medium-bodied, with notes of minerals, a wet stream, stone fruits, and white flowers—plenty of backbone here and a heavy presence of fruit versus mineral components—a lengthy finish. If you have a thing for Rhône whites, try this. 

Pairing: cheesy pasta, poultry

Grapes: 80% Friulano and 20% Ribolla Gialla

Soil: marl and thin sheets of sandstone

Viticulture: Biodynamic