2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Grigio
Classification Venezia Giulia IGT
Region Venezia Giulia
Harvest Dates Main harvest ended 2011-11-11; a separately described botrytised selection was harvested 2011-11-23
Sites Polje and Godenca vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Buried Georgian amphorae
Pressing Method Drawing Off Followed By Pressing Before Returning The Wine To Amphora
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Used Oak Only Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Long skin maceration in buried Georgian amphorae with indigenous yeasts and no temperature control. After drawing off and pressing, the wine returned to amphora for five months, then matured for six years in large oak casks and seven further years in bottle before sale. The season had little rain; the producer describes the main grapes as healthy and without botrytis but separately records a botrytised selection harvested on 23 November. Recommended serving temperature is 14–18°C.
Tasting Notes Dried apricot, orange peel, herbs, beeswax, candied citrus, fine spices; powerful and deep, with marked tannin, fruit, spice and balsamic notes
Vintages
2009 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Grigio
Classification Venezia Giulia IGT
Region Venezia Giulia
Sites Njiva vineyard
Fermentation Vessels Buried Georgian amphorae
Pressing Method Drawing Off Followed By Pressing Before Returning The Wine To Amphora
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Long skin maceration in buried Georgian amphorae with indigenous yeasts and no temperature control. After drawing off and pressing, the wine returned to amphora for five months before maturing for six years in large oak casks. The season was generally dry, with autumn rain producing modest botrytis development. Recommended serving temperature is 12–18°C.
Tasting Notes Sage, oregano, rosemary, apricot, peach, dried flowers, beeswax, candied citrus, tree resin and spices; full, deep and tannic, with fresh acidity and balsamic, woodland notes
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