DESIGNATION: D.O.C. FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI
AN ELEGANT, SUMPTUOUS, AND AUTHENTIC WINE, CAPABLE OF HITTING STRAIGHT TO THE HEART. FERMENTATION IN BARRIQUES AND BOTTLE AGING GIVE IT A POWERFUL, COMPLEX, AND CREAMY AROMA. THE PALATE IS SOFT AND BALANCED, RICH IN YELLOW FRUIT PULP, WITH SPICY AND SWEET NOTES.
GRAPES
Chardonnay. Vineyards over 30 years old, cultivated using the double upside-down and Guyot training system, with a planting density of 3,500 vines per hectare.
PRODUCTION AREA
At the La Viarte estate in the Colli Orientali del Friuli, in the municipality of Prepotto, on 24 hectares of unique hillside vineyards at approximately 150/200 meters above sea level, with an eastern and southeastern exposure, the soils of Eocene origin locally known as “Ponca” consist of layers of marl and sandstone.
WINEMAKING
The harvest is carried out by hand, followed by a soft pressing of the grapes with vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. It rests for 6 months on the fine lees in French oak tonneaux, then undergoes further refinement in the bottle for at least 1 year before being commercialized.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
A complex and creamy aroma, a tale of elegance and authenticity. The sip is powerful, soft, and sumptuous, rich in yellow fruit pulp, with strokes of sweet spices enriching this balanced glass and with a very long taste.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Serve at 8-10°C in a wide glass.
PAIRING
Cured meats, first course, fish, white meat, cheese.