Friulano Friuli DOC

SOIL

Gravely of alluvial foothill origin, typical of the land named “Grave del Friuli”.

GRAPES

Pure Friulano grapes (indigenous of Friuli Region).

GROWING SYSTEM

Guyot.

HARVEST

Second fortnight of September.

VINIFICATION

The must extracted from the pulp, by soft squeezing, is separated from the skins before fermentation begins. The fermentation is done under controlled temperature to favour the extraction of colours, of taste and the growth and the preservation of the original aromas of the grapes.

FINING

In bottle

WINE CHARACTERISTICS

Straw yellow colour with greenish tinges. It is a great wine: soft and delicate but with an intense floral bouquet with hints of berries. Dry, fresh, smooth and velvety in the mouth with a slight almond flavour, well rounded with a moderately alcoholic content and acidity. Best-drunk young or only slightly aged, the grapes are harvested early for a maximum flavour. It remains the brightest jewel in the crown of Friulan oenology.

RECOMMENDED WITH

Excellent as an aperitif, it makes well with light hors d’oeuvres, soups, pasta and rice or with fish and white red meat dishes.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

10–12 °C; 50–52 °F.