DESIGNATION: D.O.C. FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI
ITS DARK BLUE BERRIES AND THE SMOOTHLY HERBACEOUS TASTE TELL THE CHARACTER OF THIS WINE. CRYSTAL-CLEAR RUBY RED COLOR. WIDE AND PENETRATING AROMA OF RIPE CHERRY AND BLACKCURRANT. THE PALATE IS DRY, FULL, FRANK, AND OF EXCELLENT STRUCTURE. BALANCED, ELEGANT, AND SAVORY.
GRAPES
Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Vineyards: Over 40 years old, trained with the double inverted and Guyot training system, with a planting density of approximately 3,000 vines per hectare.
PRODUCTION AREA
At the La Viarte estate in the Eastern Hills of Friuli, in the municipality of Prepotto, on 24 hectares of unique hilly vineyards at approximately 150/200 meters above sea level, with an eastern and southeastern exposure, the soils of Eocene origin locally known as “Ponca” are composed of layers of marl and sandstone.
WINEMAKING
The harvest is carried out by hand with cluster selection, followed by a soft pressing of the grapes and maceration on the skins for 15 days. Fermentation takes place at temperatures ranging from 25 to 28 degrees Celsius with frequent pumpovers. Aging occurs in French oak barriques and tonneaux for 24 months, followed by further refinement in the bottle for at least 24 months before commercialization.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Clear ruby red color. Wide and penetrating aroma, with ripe cherry and blackcurrant, with a slightly herbaceous hint. The palate is dry and full, frank and of excellent structure, balanced, savory, and persistent.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Serve at 18°C in a wide glass.
PAIRING
Cured meats, first course, red meat, cheese.
