2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.7 g/L
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Friulano, Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco, Malvasia Istriana, Ribolla Gialla
Classification Rosazzo DOCG
Region Rosazzo
Soil Marl and sandstone of eocene origin
Sites Historic vineyards of the Abbazia di Rosazzo
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks followed by oak casks
Pressing Method Soft Pressing
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Vines were trained mainly in the Cappuccina system. Healthy, fully ripe grapes were hand-harvested into small crates, destemmed, and briefly macerated; the must was clarified by settling. The wine was bottled in summer. Producer-recommended serving temperature: 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Lemon yellow with golden highlights; yellow peach, passion fruit, dried apricot, toasted hazelnut, cinnamon, wildflowers, yellow plum, and acacia honey; elegant acidity with ripe mandarin, lychee, savory and iodine notes; very long finish with bergamot cream and a fine tannic texture.
Food Pairing Shellfish, oysters, caviar, raw fish, molluscs, seaweed and other saline flavors; also white meats with delicate dressings.
Vintages
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon, Malvasia, Ribolla Gialla
Classification Rosazzo DOCG
Region Rosazzo
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks followed by oak casks
Bottling Date July 2018
Production Details The grapes were carefully destemmed and cold-macerated, then softly crushed. The must was clarified by settling and inoculated with yeasts selected in Friuli. Transfer from stainless steel to oak casks occurred after three days. Recommended serving temperature: 57–60°F.
Tasting Notes Intense straw yellow; flowering plants and quince with mint, rosemary, anise, pink peppercorn, coriander, nutmeg, oleander, and almond; lively, savory palate with lime and bergamot; crème caramel and chopped-hazelnut finish.
Food Pairing Shellfish, oysters, caviar, mussels, seaweed and other salty flavors; vegetables and light meats with delicate or rich dressings.
Critics Ratings JS 96; WA 94
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Risorgimento 1, 34071 Brazzano - Cormons (GO), Italia
Phone
+39 048160052
Email
Owner
Felluga Family
Cellarmaster
Andrea Felluga