2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Pignolo
Classification Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Region Friuli Colli Orientali
Soil Eocene marl
Harvest Dates October; harvested manually
Vine Age 16
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 20 days
Oak Types French oak; Slavonian oak
Production Details The importer sheet reports certified-organic viticulture and biodynamic practices, terraced southeast-facing vines at 240–270 m, manual October harvest, 20 days of skin maceration, indigenous-yeast fermentation and twice-daily pump-overs. Maturation is 30 months in barrels comprising 80% French oak and 20% Slavonian oak, followed by 20 months in bottle. It gives potential further bottle ageing of 10–15 years.
Tasting Notes Dry, medium-bodied red with firm tannins; red and black fruit, leather and spice notes from barrel maturation.
Food Pairing Richly flavoured dishes such as stew, adobo-style preparations or a cut of meat.
Vintages
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pignolo
Classification Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Region Friuli Colli Orientali
Soil Eocene marl and marly sandstone
Orientation Squarzulis: East-Southeast; Cernetig: South
Harvest Dates Mid-October; selectively hand-picked
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Squarzulis (0.30 ha) and Cernetig (0.70 ha), both family-owned vineyards
Vine Age 16
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak; Slavonian oak
Closure Cork, 26 × 45 Mm
Production Details Squarzulis is a terraced 0.30-ha vineyard at 240–270 m; Cernetig is a terraced 0.70-ha vineyard at 150–170 m. Selectively hand-picked fruit undergoes prolonged maceration for about 20 days with native yeasts and twice-daily pump-overs. Maturation is 30 months in barrels comprising 80% French oak and 20% Slavonian oak, followed by 20 months in bottle. The producer recommends serving at 18–20°C and indicates potential further bottle ageing of 10–15 years after purchase.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby with violet reflections; warm and vinous, with ripe red fruit, spicy and balsamic notes; full and voluminous, with soft tannins, balanced acidity and a very long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing Roasted or grilled meat and game.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Cialla, 47, 33040 Prepotto (UD), Italia
Phone
+39 0432 731679
Email
Owner
Paolo e Dina Rapuzzi &
Figli
Figli
Cellarmaster
Pierpaolo Rapuzzi and Ivan Rapuzzi