Production area: Collio, Municipality of Cormons, Isonzo
Grapes: 100% Friulano
Denomination: D.O.C. Friuli – Friulano
Soils: alluvial type, irrigated
Training forms: single Gujot on new vines, bilateral on old vines
Cultural operations: cultivation with biodynamic method, targeted thinning, defoliation near the bunches to preserve their health
Production: 20,000 bottles
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.
VINIFICATION AND BOTTLING
Manual selection of grapes, gentle destemming; cooling of crushed grapes by exchanger; resting in winemaker overnight at controlled temperature; soft pressing by vacuum press; cleaning of must by flotation. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, 18°C. Retention on yeasts until the end of February in stainless steel barrels. On one-third, maceration of crushed grapes in 24-hl truncated conical vat for 20 days with indigenous yeasts. Separation of skins from wine by use of traditional press. Storage of wine in vat on yeast until the end of February. Wine blending: one-third vat, two-thirds stainless steel, protein stability through the use of bentonite. Bottling: total acidity 5.6, total sulfur 110 ml/lt, free sulfur 45 ml/lt (pre-bottling values).
ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES
A native white wine with a light golden color with greenish highlights. Its pleasant and delicate aroma is reminiscent of white flowers and tropical fruits. Full, harmonious flavor with lingering aromatic aftertaste.
PAIRINGS
Excellent with prosciutto appetizers and pasta dishes, fish and white meats.
Serving temperature: 10°-12°C
