Le Monde

Friuli Grave precision: mineral-driven Merlot, Pinot Bianco, and native Refosco.

Le Monde works the gravelly soils of Friuli Grave, in Italy's northeastern corner where Alpine influence meets Mediterranean warmth. The region's mineral-rich terroir shapes wines of clarity and precision. The winery's Merlot and Alma Pinot Bianco both achieve 92-point averages among prestige critics—Falstaff, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Decanter have all assessed the portfolio. The Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, a native red variety of the Friuli region, rounds out the core range at 91 points. These are wines rooted in place: the Pinot Bianco carries the mineral snap of northeastern Italy, while the Merlot and Refosco reflect the region's ability to balance ripeness with structure. Friuli Grave's gravel beds drain quickly, concentrating flavors and keeping acidity intact—a signature of the area's best work.