DESIGNATION: D.O.C. FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI
AN ANCIENT WINE, APPRECIATED SINCE THE 1800S. ON THE NOSE, YELLOW PULP FRUIT, CITRUS, AND LIME BLEND PERFECTLY TO CREATE FLORAL SUGGESTIONS. JUICY AND UNCOMPROMISING.
GRAPES
Pinot Grigio. Grown using the unilateral upside-down training system, the planting density per hectare is 5,000 vines/hectare.
PRODUCTION AREA
At the La Viarte estate in the Colli Orientali del Friuli, in the municipality of Prepotto, on 24 hectares of 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 stainless steel tanks, and then undergoes further refinement in the bottle for at least 3 months before being
commercialized.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Fine and of good intensity on the nose, with yellow flesh fruit, citrus, and lime well blended with typically floral memories. Juicy and without concessions.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Serve at 8-10°C in a wide glass.
PAIRING
Aperitif, first course, fish, white meat, cheese.