| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Friuli V.G. |
| Wine Type |
Sparkling |
| Grape Variety |
30% Pinot Grigio, 30% non-aromatic Sauvignon, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Ribolla (must for refermentation) |
| Vineyard Location |
Bassa Friulana in the province of Udine/Cormons – Zegla |
| Soil |
Marls and sandstones that form the hills and clays resulting from their slow disintegration |
| Training System |
Casarsa/cordon spur/guyot |
| Vine Density |
3000 plants/ha |
| Yield Per Hectare |
6000-8000/kg |
| Vineyard Size |
1 hectare |
| Annual Production (Bottles) |
2-3000 |
| Harvest |
Second week of September |
| Vinification |
Wine made from cuvées of different vintages, refermentation in the bottle using grape must and then disgorgement “a la glace” just before sold |
| Aging |
Steel vat and bottle. This wine ages well and can be kept for many years |
| Organic Certifications |
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| Environmentally Friendly |
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| Alcohol Vol |
12.00 % |
| Sugar Content |
no sugar added |
| Acidty |
5,4 |
| Sulfphite content |
38 |
| Perlage |
Persistent, non-aggressive |
| Color |
Straw yellow with green rims |
| Aroma |
Broad, complex and balanced, then opens up to become fruity after a few moments in the glass. |
| Taste |
The palate is lively but rich, consistent and very well balanced. The carbon dioxide, which is retained by the remarkable structure comes out slowly without aggressiveness, is pleasantly creamy. |
| Food Pairing |
Off the table as a drink or aperitif, chilled in a cup capable at the table, it pairs well with all courses that require a white wine with fine-flavored courses especially fish-based |
| Suggested Cuisine Style |
Italian, Mediterranean, French, American, Japanese |
| Serving Temperature |
6 – 10° C / 43 – 50 F |
| Type Of Cork |
crown top |
| Standard Bottle Size (L) |
0,75 L |
| Association |
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