GRAPE VARIETY OF ORIGIN

100% chardonnay grapes

WINE MAKING AREA

friulan hills between Udine and San Daniele del Friuli

EXPOSURE

open Hill, southern exposure

ALTITUDE

180-200 meters above sea level

SOIL

morainic with mixed clay composition

TRAINING SYSTEM

guyot

PLANT DENSITY

4800 / hectare

PERIOD OF HARVEST

second/third 10-day period of September

VINIFICATION

the grapes are destemmed and then softly pressed and the must obtained is clarified by decanting. The fermentation takes place for about 20% of the must in medium-toasted french oak tonneaux and the remaining in stainless steel tanks

AGEING

6 – 8 months: about 20% in medium toasted french oak tonneaux and the remaining in stainless steel tanks
6 – 12 months: in bottle

CHARACTERISTICS

golden yellow colour. Intense, elegant and complex aromas with fresh and fruity notes that evoke mature golden apples, acacia flowers and citrus fruit

BOUQUET

structured and fresh on the palate. The golden apple and citrus fruit notes that stand out from the range of flavours, and are enriched by elegant hints of custard and vanilla, make the wine rich and full flavoured. A long, persistent finish with mineral notes and a good correspondence from nose to mouth

PAIRINGS

best enjoyed with seafood starters and main courses, vegetarian dishes and white meat

STORAGE

cool and dry wine cellar, far from sources of heat or direct light. To be served at a temperature of 10/12 C°