The 2009 Prulke, a blend of Vitovska, Malvasia and Sauvignon, comes across as quite dense and structured in this vintage. The wine boasts a powerful core of rich, textured fruit that covers every inch of the palate. Over the last few years Zidarich has really found the sweet spot for this wine. Light honey, apricots, flowers and mint are some of the notes that linger in the empty glass. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. GPS isn’t much use in the Carso, one of the most remote corners of Friuli. This rugged stretch of mountains lies above Trieste, with views of the ocean and a microclimate that is very much its own. Beniamino Zidarich somehow managed to paintakingly carve a multi-level cellar out of the rock. But it is really the wines that are most notable. Over the years, Zidarich has fine-tuned his approach and it shows. Zidarich ferments his whites with some skin contact, but prefers to keep that time shorter than many of his colleagues who have adopted a similar approach. Zidarich is one of the most exciting growers in Italy. His wines merit serious attention. A visit to Zidarich is essential for anyone who has a serious interest in the wines, people and culture of the Carso. Importer: A.I. Selections, Astoria, NY; tel. (718) 777-2243