Lis Neris

Gravel claps, biting bora: the white soul of the eastern confini

Among the glacial pebbles of the small Gorizia plateau, the Lis Neris winery - 74 hectares managed by Alvaro Pecorari - transforms Balkan winds, sea breezes and temperature swings into wines that combine aromatic precision and depth. In the vineyards of Corona and Romans, white grapes excel, while the warmer edges host small red berry parcels, cultivated without chemical weeding under sustainable agriculture.

• Terroir "claps "-draining gravels, pronounced minerality and roots that go deep.
• House grape varieties - vibrant sauvignon blanc, savory friulano, structured pinot grigio; cabernet in smaller plots.
• Unique microclimate - cool bora from east, Adriatic influence from south: ideal temperature range for whites of finesse.
• Winery style - temperature-controlled fermentations, targeted bâtonnage, maturation sui lieviti to amplify complexity.
• Awards - gold medal at the 2008 Decanter World Wine Awards and seven Gambero Rosso awards; scores of up to 92-100 from James Suckling for some labels (Jurosa, Picol, Lis, Confini).
• Sustainable vision-soil management without chemical weeding, attention to biodiversity and responsible viticulture practices.

Want to explore other expressions of the Northeast? Visit our selection of Friulano wines, compare with highland whites or discover the structured reds chosen by Furordivino.