GRAN LURTON FRIULANO BLANC 2008, BODEGA LURTON

The top white from the Argentine wing of the Lurton empire is made from Friulano. A delicious, medium-bodied white with a nutty complexity, this is completely delicious and makes you wonder why more people don't use this grape variety outside Italy.

Since 1980, the Lurton brothers have operated a classy winery based in Mendoza with around 140 hectares under vine. The varietal range offers great value and the top wines, particularly the Piedra Negra and Chacayes Malbec bottlings, showing superb polish and sophistication.