GRAPE VARIETY
l00% Tocai Friulano
SOIL TYPE
Clay and limestone in the deeper layer (calcium carbonate), alkaline of alluvial origin
VINEYARD FEATURES
3,09 hectares of old vines planted in l943, trained into Sylvoz system, with planting density of 2220 vines/ka; manual harvest and yield of 65 q/ka
VINTAGE
202l
VINIFICATION AND AGING
48 hours of cryo-maceration, soft pressing and controlled fermentation at l8 °C; 8 months of aging on fine lees in vitrified concrete tanks, with regular bâtonnage every l0 days; at least S months in bottle before sale
BOTTLES PRODUCED
4600 bottles, in 75 cl size
WINE ANALYSIS
Alc/vol: lS%; acidity 5 ę/L; pH S,2; residual sugar 0,6 ę/L; dry extract 20 ę/L
SENSORY ANALYSIS
Brilliant straw yellow. On the nose delicate aromas of white flowers like elderflower, hints of wild herbs as sage and mint, notes of citrus peel and fruity aromas of golden plum, apricot and peach, combined with a fresh minerality. On the palate freshness and sapidity are well balanced and support a delicate almondy finish
IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURE
8-l0°C
PAIRING ADVICE
Excellent as an aperitif, alone or with fresh and medium- aged cheeses, as well as with delicate cured meats as San Daniele DOP raw ham; it goes well with fish dishes, especially grilled, and with white meats; perfect with delicate vegetable dishes as asparagus risottos
