Pignolo

Red wine | D.O.C. Friuli Colli Orientali

Grapes
Pignolo.

Vineyard
The fields of the Estate, in the municipality of Buttrio (Udine), ideal location for excellent wine making. The C.D.O. (controlled denomination of origin) is Friuli Colli Orientali. The soil is composed of marl and sandstone with a predominantly clayey component. Crop protection is low environmental impact, focussing on traditional product with a short persistence, used according to the agro-alimentary programme for crop protection.

Vinification
Prior drying of the grapes on drying mats followed by a red wine fermentation method involving prolonged maceration of the must and skins at a controlled temperature (28°C) to obtain a well-structured wine. This is followed by pressing and completion of the alcoholic fermentation process.

Ageing
In wooden casks. Ageing continues after bottling in the sixteenth century underground estate cellar.

Appearance
Intense ruby red colour with purple hues.

Nose
expansive with notes of ripe red fruit, plum, fruits of the forest and mulberries, all elegantly enriched with a soft spiciness. The finish is almost balsamic with evident notes of eucalyptus and liquorice.

Palate
Poweful, extremely enveloping, balanced and soft. It has an excellent embellished finish and, as is a feature of this grape, a pleasant freshness and rich tannins that are lively but silky, guaranteeing a long lasting wine.

Food pairing
Excellent with game and grilled red meat, or to accompany more elaborate dishes such as duck breast in bilberry sauce, medallions of venison with juniper and mature cheeses.

Longevity
Reaches maximum expression of the vine in the first four years and then, under suitable preservation conditions, can exceed ten years in the bottle.

Service
Decant the wine to encourage oxygenation and serve at room temperature (18-20 °C).