Pinot Grigio DOC Friuli
Appellation: Pinot Grigio DOC Friuli.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Grigio.
Vineyards: The sandy/gravely/clayey soil s are located in the property of Fiumicello. The average age of the vines is about 15 years .
Harvesting: Between half and the third week of August.
Vinification: The grapes are crushed and separated from the stalks a few minutes after harves ting. The crushed grapes are cooled to 5°C for maceration on the skins in order to extract the primary aromas and greater body. The following day the skins are separated from the musted by a soft pressing and, after a first racking, the alcoholic fermentation begins in steel containers at controlled temperatures of 15-16 ° C.
The color: Bright s traw yellow.
The scent: Very fresh and complex with notes of daisy and wisteria.
The taste: Voluminous, crisp, full, enveloping and velvety.
Pairings: Excellent as an aperitif but al so goes well with soups, fish soups, white meats and pima game. Serve at 8 – 10 °C.
Duration: Best enjoyed young.
Technical data: Alcoholic Gradation 13,0 % vol Res idual Sugar s 2,0 g/l Total Acidity 5 g/l Net Dry Extract 21 g/l
