Friulano

Still White Wine from 100% Friulano, an indigenous variety that contains the spring freshness

TYPE OF SOIL 
We cultivate, vinify and dream in the DOC Friuli Isonzo area in the eastern part of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The Doc Friuli Isonzo is a green area that includes a flat territory on the banks of the Rivers Isonzo and Judrio, gently sloping from the hills of the Collio and the Karst towards the Adriatic Sea.

At the foot of the Colle of Medea we mainly produce our Friulano “Sot la Mont” DOC Isonzo.  Here the terroir is characterized by noble clays mixed with red gravel.
Another part of the Friulano’s vines are located behind the manor house as for the Pinot Bianco (Blanc). Here the terroir is composed of colluvial deposits, red earth and other types coming from floods of other waterways such as Versa and Torre.

The exposure is south-south-east. 
First year produced: 1952

AGEING
The wine is left to age on the lees in stainless steel tanks for about 10 months and a few months in the bottle.
Alcohol content (vintage 2021): 13.5% vol
Total tartaric acid (vintage 2021): 4.80 g/L

TASTING NOTES 
Friulano is a fine, delicate, elegant wine, rich in structure and balanced
Straw yellow in colour and green reflections, from the immediate scents of flowers to sweet almond up to a hint of sage. The taste recalls memories of flowers and peaches but an almost balsamic aftertaste is perceived. It is a mineral wine with an elegant acidity that makes it long and fresh.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
The Friulano, the non-aged one, expresses that perfect acidity to accompany dishes such as sushi and tempura. It is an excellent wine as an Italian apéritif. The vegetable note of Friulano suggests an accompaniment to omelettes and soups made with spring herbs collected in the meadows. Also with the Hokkaido potato and scallop soup. 

Best serving temperature: 10-12 °C