Colli Orientali del Friuli
denominazione di origine controllata

Grapes Used
100% Ribolla gialla grapes from ancient indigenous Friuli vines.

Location of the vineyard
Hills of the Tenuta Sottomonte in the municipality of Buttrio (Udine), Colli Orientali del Friuli D.O.C. zone. Hills and foothills area, predominantly marly-clayey soil East-West exposure.

Training system - yield per hectare
Doppio capovolto (double bending canes).
Area: 5,01 hectares.
Average production: 7,200 kg/Ha, 5,000 litres/Ha.

Harvest period - vinification methods
Manual grape harvesting, that occur at the beginning of September. White wine vinification method, slight pressing of the grapes. Controlled temperature fermentation (at 18°C) to encourage development and preservation of the primary aromas.

Maturation and ageing
In stainless steel tanks to prevent the wine from clouding due to continuously disturbing the fine lees. The wine remains “sur lies” until bottling. The ageing period continues in the bottle, stocked horizontally in the underground cellars for at least four weeks prior to labelling.

Longevity
Over three years.

Sensory characteristics
Straw yellow colour and a fine and pleasant fragrance releasing a clean and flowery bouquet. The flavour is full with a correct acidic balance. The characteristic acidity lends an appealing freshness and enhances the natural fruitiness (green apples).

Food and wine pairings
Excellent served as an aperitif, with light hors d’oeuvres, delicate first courses, salty fish, and white meats.

Service
Best when chilled (12°C).

Bottles produced
30,600 Bordeaux bottles, 750 ml.

Analitycal parameters
Actual alcohol content by volume % Vol. 13.00
Residual reduced sugars g/l 2.80
Total acidity g/l 5.70
Net dry extract g/l 19.20