Kevin McCarthy travelled extensively across northern Italy in the late 90s to study their foremost Pinot Grigios. These experiences intensified a fascination with the wines of Friuli, unearthing unexpected textural beauty in their field blends and varietal styles that combine regional heritage, familial folklore and imagination. This paved the way for the introduction of Friulano to the winery vineyard in 2006 – a first in Australia – and continues to inform Quealy’s range of skin contact wines (orange wines).