Picolit<br />DESCRIPTION<br /><br />This is Friuli's noblest wine.<br />Its origins are still shrouded in mystery, and it is only since 1750, thanks to the writings of Count Fabio Asquini, that we have precise documentation of the 'nectar produced<br />by the sparse berries of the bunch'.<br />The peculiarity of this curious and delicate vine is in fact the partial fertilisation of the flower, which determines the growth of very few and concentrated berries per bunch.<br />A complex wine, old gold in colour, it harmonises sweet and acidulous sensations, releasing an enveloping aroma of candied fruit, vanilla and wild flowers. Historically the<br />wine of the great European nobility, it is considered a 'meditation wine' of great prestige.<br /><br />Acknowledgements:<br />- 'Duemilavini 2011'- A.I.S.: '5 grappoli'.<br />- 'I Vini di Veronelli 2011' - Luigi Veronelli: '3 super stars' and 'Sole'.<br />- 'Yearbook of the Best Italian Wines 2011' - Luca Maroni: 'Second Best Sweet Wine of Italy' 96 points<br />- VIN 2011' D'Agata - Comparini: 93/100<br /><br />Grape variety: Picolit<br />Appellation: Colli Orientali del Friuli<br />Designation: Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin<br />Production area: Rosazzo<br />Soil type: flysch of marls and sandstones of Eocene origin<br />Grape variety: Picolit<br />Training system: Guyot<br />Methods of defence: Integrated pest management with low environmental impact<br />Harvesting period: Gradual, starting at the end of October<br />Harvesting method: Manual and differentiated according to ripeness, with twice-weekly passages<br />Vinification: The dried grapes are gently destemmed. It is then gently pressed and the must obtained is clarified through decantation. The must thus obtained ferments at<br />controlled temperature in small French oak barrels.<br />Ageing: At the end of fermentation the wine is kept on the lees in small oak barrels for a period of about 18 months. Bottling took place in April 2009. The bottled wine was<br />aged in temperature-controlled rooms for at least 12 months.<br />Sensory notes:<br />Colour: intense golden yellow<br /><br />Bouquet: very elegant, complex, captivating, varietal, notes of candied citrus peel, apricot, peach, fig, orange blossom and acacia flowers; light and pleasant hints of spices.<br /><br />Taste: complex, sweet, articulated, with balanced tension between acidity and sugars. Persistent aftertaste with aromatic sensations in line with the aromas.<br /><br />Pairings: Superb as a 'meditation' wine. An ideal partner to full-flavoured, piquant and blue cheeses. Excellent with foie gras. Goes well with dry pastries and fruit<br />desserts.<br />Serving temperature: 12 - 14 °C<br />Alcohol (% vol): 14.00<br />
Price
€104.00
