Pinot Grigio

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

Grapes
Pinot Grigio.

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
White wine fermentation (without skins) with gentle pressing at low temperature under immobile covering to protect the potential quality of the grapes from oxidisation. Low temperature fermentation (15-18°C) to help develop and preserve the most characteristic aromas of this grape variety.

Ageing
First in a “sur lies” tank and in the bottle, stored in our sixteenth century underground estate cellar. Appearance Straw yellow colour.

Nose
The characteristic, elegant and intense bouquet is rich in oak, walnut husk, yellow peaches and golden apples. Harmonious and sophisticated with marked yeasty hints acquired by maturation “sur lies”.

Palate
Lively on the palate where it becomes full and velvety with very persistent ripe fruit flavours, supported by a pleasant crispness.

Food pairing
An excellent aperitif and hors d’oeuvres wine, it is ideal served with raw and cooked seafood. Superb accompaniment to fish, crustaceans, and clear soups. Sublime served with San Daniele ham.

Longevity
Reaches maximum expression of the vine in the first two years and can easily exceed four years in the bottle.

Service
Best served chilled (12°C)