Special Wines

Aljere

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC White Reserve

Grape varieties: Friulano and Malvasia
Harvest: by hand
Soil: Marly-Arenaceous
Winemaking: perfectly ripe and healthy grapes are destemmed and undergo cold maceration on the skins. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, then part of the wine ages in tonneau barrels for at least 12 months before being bottled
Colour: intense and brilliant straw yellow
Tasting notes: the complex nose recalls aromatic herbs, spices, camomile and ripe fruit. The mouth is savoury and persistent with mineral tones. A great white wine that combines finesse and force
Food pairing: an ideal match for fish and seafood dishes, fresh herb risottos, and fresh creamy cheeses
Serving temperature: 12 – 16 °C

ALSARÀ

Friuli Colli Orientali DOC Red Reserve

Grape variety: 100% Merlot
Harvest: by hand
Soil: Marly-Arenaceous
Winemaking: long maceration period under controlled temperature. During this phase the must undergoes intensive remontage to extract both colour and tannins. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, then the wine ages in barrique barrels for at least 18 months
Colour: intense, inky ruby red
Tasting notes: the nose is complex and intense with aromas that range from jam to spices. A pervasive, velvety red wine with a firm structure. It has great personality and length
Food pairing: it superbly complements fatty meats and gnocchi and pastas with meaty game sauces, and grilled meat
Serving temperature: 18 °C

RIBOLLA GIALLA

Sparkling Brut Millesimato

Grape variety: 100% Ribolla Gialla
Winemaking: temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats of the destemmed grapes is followed by a second fermentation in our own pressurized vats. Refinement sur lie for at least 3 months in pressurized vats
Colour: a straw yellow wine
Tasting notes: on the nose it is very intensely fruity and floral. In the mouth it is dry and refreshing thanks to its very fine and persistent perlage
Food pairing: an enjoyable all-occasion wine. A winner as an aperitif, perfect with raw and cooked seafood dishes
Serving temperature: 6 – 8 °C

FRUTIS

Sparkling Rosè wine Extra dry Millesimato

Winemaking: soft-pressed juice from only the best red grapes. Fermentation of the destemmed grapes in stainless steel vats is followed by a temperature controlled second fermentation in our own pressurized vats. Refinement sur lie for at least 3 months in pressurized vats
Colour: intense pink
Tasting notes: fine and persistent perlage and light, creamy foam. On the nose it is very intensely fruity and floral. It recalls red berries and pink flowers. In the mouth it is plush and nicely-orchestrated with good freshness and sapidity. The finish is dry and long lasting
Food pairing: goes well with all appetizers, breaded amuse bouche, frittura mista, focaccia, frittata and pizza. Simple seafood pastas and risottos, and vegetable dishes
Serving temperature: 6 – 8 °C

BLENDLOOP

Venezia Giulia IGT

Grape varieties: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso and Merlot
Harvest: by hand
Soil: Marly-Arenaceous
Winemaking: long maceration period under controlled temperature. During this phase the must undergoes intensive remontage to extract both colour and tannins. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats, then the wine ages in stainless steel vats and wooden barrels
Colour: intense ruby red
Tasting notes: intense aromas of fruit and spices. It is a rich wine with a backbone, it is aromatic and has well-balanced softness
Food pairing: it superbly matches pork and veal dishes, poultry, and medium-firm cheeses
Serving temperature: 18 °C

PICOLIT

DOCG Colli Orientali del Friuli

Grape variety: 100% Picolit
Harvest: by hand
Soil: Marly-Arenaceous
Winemaking: the grapes undergo a drying process in a humidity and temperature-controlled environment. The grapes are then destemmed and cold macerated for 6 hours. The grapes undergo soft pressing followed by temperature-controlled fermentation with selected yeasts. After about a 12-month ageing the wine is bottled
Colour: brilliant gold yellow
Tasting notes: sweet notes that develop into elegant aromas of candied fruit and caramel
Food pairing: meditative wine. It complements foie gras croûtons and hard and blue cheeses. Must try with oysters and raw scampi
Serving temperature: 14 – 16 °C