Malvasia

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

Grapes
Malvasia Istriana.

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
Gentle pressing at low temperature under immobile covering to protect the potential quality of the grapes from oxidisation followed by brief cold maceration. 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 then in bottle, stored in our sixteenth century underground estate cellar.

Appearance
Straw yellow colour with greenish undertones.

Nose
Expansive bouquet is reminiscent of jasmine and ripe fruit. Palate Slightly aromatic, refined and dry.

Food pairing
Excellent first course wine (for pasta and risotti) to be served with vegetable-based sauces and seafood. A superb accompaniment to seafood, crustacean and salted fish entrées. Excellent served as an aperitif as well.

Longevity
Reaches maximum expression of the vine in the first two years and then develops elegantly for a period of time that can easily exceed five years in bottle.

Service
Best served chilled (12°C).