Malvasia

 

Wine: Malvasia
Appellation: Doc Friuli

 

IN THE VINEYARD
Grape variety: 100% Malvasia Istriana
Vineyard location & soil composition: In the plan with clayey-sandy soil of alluvial origin. The area is with cool climate, influenced by near Adriatic Sea.
Altitude:  5 meters s.l.m.
Average age of vines: 10 years
Growing system: Guyot
Exposure: North-South
Harvest time: the second ten days of September
Harvest method: by machine

IN THE CELLAR
Vinification, fermentation – maturation: highly concentrated, ripe grapes are destemmed and crushed, then left on skins maturation under temperature control for 18 hours, then it follows the alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts at a temperature of 18-20°C. Three weeks after harvest the wine is racked off gross lees and ages on the yeasts, with periodic batonage, until it is bottled.
Alcohol: 13% vol

IN THE GLASS
Tasting notes: Intense straw color with golden reflections. Elegant and intense notes of flowers and fruits, like pear at the nouse. Corresponds perfectly with the smell aromas as above. Elegant wine with a sapid touch and mineral notes typical of this vine variety and of the terroir. Persistent and intense.
Serving temperature: 10-12° C
Pairing suggestion: Aperitif wine, perfect with starters, vegetables or sea fruits. Ideal with grilled fish.