Natissa Bianco

Wine: Natissa Bianco
Appellation: IGT Venezia Giulia

IN THE VINEYARD
Grape variety: 50% malvasia istriana 50% tocai friulano
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: 15 years
Growing system: Guyot
Exposure: North-South
Harvest time: the second ten days of September
Harvest method: by hand

IN THE CELLAR
Vinification, fermentation – maturation: treading – de-stemming of ripe grapes, are followed by the maceration of peel at low temperature for 18 hours, and alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts at 18° -20° C. Aging on noble yeasts and periodic batonage until bottling in spring.
Alcohol: 13% vol

IN THE GLASS
Tasting notes: intense straw yellow colour, this wine is full bodied, harmonious, with hints of wild flowers, slightly spicy fruity notes of apricot, with elegant notes of flint and herbs. It is elegant and persistent to the palate.
Serving temperature: 10-12° C
Pairing suggestion: perfect accompaniment to delicate pastas, risottos, fish and vegetable pureed soups.