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Ribolla Gialla DOC

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% volume.

GRAPE VARIETIES USED: 100% Ribolla Gialla.

PRODUCTION AREA AND EXPOSURE: vineyards of the Eastern Hills of Friuli: north-east and south-east.

SOIL TYPE: marl with a good balance of clay and organic substance, with a yield of 70/80 quintals per hectare.

TRAINING SYSTEM:single-arched cane and Sylvoz short cane.

VINTAGE:Harvested by hand into crates towards the end of September.

VINIFICATION: brief cold maceration of destemmed grapes (at a temperature of 7° C. for 7/8 hours) followed by soft pressing.Cold settling (around 5° C.) and fermentation with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature (18° C.).

MATURATION AND AGEING: yeast contact until spring, when the wine is bottled. Aged in the bottle for a further few months.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: throughout history, this Friuli wine has been popular with the crowned heads of Europe. Dry, white wine, straw yellow in colour with greenish tinges. Stylish fragrance, with floral, fruity aromas. Well-sustained acidity and balanced body.

SUGGESTED PAIRINGS:cold starters, sweet and sour sauces, soups, vegetables and fish.

HOW TO SERVE:cold, but not chilled, at a temperature of8-10° C. in long-stemmed goblets.

Grapes Used: Ribolla Gialla 100%

Alcohol:13.00%