DESIGNATION: D.O.C. FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI
ELEGANT AND DISTINGUISHED WITH A PRONOUNCED EXOTIC NOTE. AN INTOXICATING AROMA OF PASSION FRUIT, LYCHEE, AND SAGE. A FRESH AND SAVORY WINE THAT WILL BE LOVED AS AN APERITIF.
GRAPES
Sauvignon Blanc. Grown using the double upside-down and Guyot training system, the planting density per hectare is 4,000 to 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 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 stainless steel tanks, and then undergoes further refinement in the bottle for at least 3 months before being
commercialized.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Elegant and distinguished for its pronounced exotic aromaticity, with passion fruit and lychee captivating at the first sniff, notes of sage enrich the aroma. Fresh and savory, it is immediately appreciated even as an aperitif.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Serve at 8-10°C in a wide glass.
PAIRING
Aperitif, cured meats, first course, fish, white meat.