The picture above says it all, doesn’t it?

Diluvial and limestone soils at the foot of the Carnic Alps in Italy’s far northeast. Mountains protecting the growing area from the cold winds from the north but marittime influence from the Adriatic arrives from coast (in the form of clouds in the image).

There’s so much to decipher in this photo sent to the Hue Society by my longtime friend, Friulian grower Marco Fantinel.

On Monday, February 5, at 8 p.m. EST, members of the Hue Society and I will be joining a Zoom where we’ll discuss Friuli and other appellations that should be on wine professionals’ radars these days.

Only Hue Society members will receive the wines, but anyone is welcome to join.

This is a group of seasoned pros. So I’m not going to do Italian wine 101 or anything like that. Throughout conversation, we’ll keep the focus on what’s new and exciting in Italian viticulture.

My partnership with Hue Society is part of the group’s campaign to build up their chapter in Houston. And founder and president Tahiirah Habibi and her crew will be joining Tracie and me for a party we’re hosting for them at our house in mid-March (stay tuned for details). We’re also planning a happy hour that week.

In the meantime, please join us on Monday for our Zoom call. If you don’t have wines from Marco, open some Friuli… or open whatever you have handy… and let’s talk Italian wine!

Here’s the link. Call starts at 8 p.m. EST on Monday. Hope to see you then! Buon weekend a tutti!