88|"Parovels' 2006 Vitovska Vinja Barde is an interesting white from Friuli's rugged Carso mountain. This steely, mineral-laced wine offers plenty of fruit in a generous, relatively ripe style for this appelation. Although reticent at first, the wine comes together nicely in the glass, especially once the aromatics open up. Like so many wines of the Carso, the Vinja Barde speaks more eloquently to the unique qualities of this terrain rather to an expression of varietal character. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2011. Importer: JK Imports, Pasadena CA; tel. (626) 793-4660"
