2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Picolit
Classification Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Region Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit
Soil Marl and sandstone flysch of eocene origin
Harvest Dates Early October to the end of November
Fermentation Vessels Small French-oak casks
Pressing Method Soft Pressing After Gentle Destemming
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Producer specification: late-harvest fruit is hand-picked by ripeness in small crates, gently destemmed and softly pressed; the must is clarified by settling and fermented under temperature control in small French-oak casks. The wine remains on its lees for several months and subsequently rests after bottling in temperature-controlled rooms. Recommended serving temperature is 8–10°C.
Tasting Notes Antique gold; dried apricot, candied orange peel, dried figs, chestnut honey, caramelized hazelnut and sweet spices; enveloping and persistent, with date, dried grape, citrus marmalade, Bourbon vanilla, black tea and sun-dried fruit.
Food Pairing Full-flavoured, piquant or blue cheeses; dry pastries; foie gras; also suitable as a meditation wine.
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Region Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit
Soil Marl and sandstone soils of eocene origin
Harvest Dates Early October to the end of November
Fermentation Vessels Small French-oak casks
Pressing Method Soft Crushing After Careful Destemming
Production Details Vines are mainly Cappuccina-trained. Healthy, fully ripe grapes were selected by ripeness and hand-harvested into small crates, carefully destemmed and softly crushed; the must was settled and fermented under temperature control in small French-oak casks, followed by lees maturation.
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Producer Information
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Address
Via Risorgimento 1, 34071 Brazzano - Cormons (GO), Italia
Phone
+39 048160052
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Owner
Felluga Family
Cellarmaster
Andrea Felluga