The pleasant acidity and citrus notes associated with the native Ribolla Gialla grape express beautifully in this Charmat method brut sparkling wine suitable for any and every occasion that requires bubbles!
Canus enhances and personalizes this Ribolla Gialla Brut with a long second fermentation (6 months) and a final addition of Liqueur d'Expédition obtained from fine selections of reserve bottles of the company's white wines. Without chasing particular and crowded trends, this wine stands proud in its simplicity and beauty.
Typology: Sparkling white wine Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli Grape variety: 100% Ribolla Gialla Harvesting: By hand Fermentation and refinery: Crushing and de-stemming of the grapes followed by soft pressing. Cooling of the must at 12°C then a period of static settling. Fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel. After 9-12 months it goes into the bottle where it remains for a few months. Alcohol: 12.0% Tasting notes: Pale straw yellow in color with golden reflections. On the nose it carries a basket of freshly picked oranges and bergamot, surrounded by orange blossom flowers. In the mouth a balanced acidity and good salinity for a perfectly balanced bubble. Temperature for serving: 6-10°C Serving Suggestions: Goes well with appetizers and delicate starters, excellent with fried fish and seafood.
The freshness of the native Ribolla Gialla varietal is maintained in this pet-nat style sparkling wine by San Lurins. Rather than undergoing a second fermentation in the bottle like the Malvasia Istriana, this wine is bottled just before the first fermentation ends, resulting in a lightly sparkling and constantly evolving wine.
Notes of citrus fruits and thyme dance along the fine bubbles in this wine. It's excellent as an aperitif and a perfect pair with creamy fresh cheese, appetizers, and lightly fried fish.
Typology: Classic method sparkling wine Production area: San Lorenzo Isontino (GO) Grape variety: 100% Ribolla Gialla Harvesting: By hand at perfect ripeness. Fermentation and refinery: The whole bunches are collected and directly subjected to soft pressing; only the first-pressed must (about 50%) will be used to produce our fermented wine. The must is cold decanted for about 12-15 hours and then fermented at a controlled temperature. Close to the end of alcoholic fermentation when just a small amount of sugars remain, the wine is bottled. The bottles rest lying down at least 12 months before release. Alcohol: 13.5% Temperature for Serving: 10°C Tasting notes: Lightly sparkling and constantly evolving as the wine is bottled before the conclusion of fermentation. Characteristic Ribolla Gialla notes of citrus and thyme with a saline minerality. Serving Suggestions: Excellent with fresh cheeses, delicate appetizers of vegetables and fish, tempura of vegetables and crustaceans, and as an aperitif.
This Malvasia Istriana from San Lurins is a delicious expression of the unique Malvasia of Friuli. An easy-drinking classic method sparkling wine that you'll quickly fall in love with. With notes of fruit and breadcrumb, this elegant wine is great on its own before a meal, or pairs great with semi-aged cheeses, white meat dishes, shellfish and roasted fish.
Typology: Classic method sparkling wine Production area: San Lorenzo Isontino (GO) Grape variety: 100% Malvasia Istriana Harvesting: Manual, slightly ahead of the optimal harvest time in order to ensure the right freshness of the wine. Fermentation and refinery: The whole bunches are collected and directly subjected to soft pressing; only the first-pressed must (about 50%) will be used to produce our fermented wine. The must is cold decanted for about 12-15 hours and then fermented at a controlled temperature. The wine is then left on the fine lees (sur lies), which are periodically kept in suspension (periodic bâtonnage). In the following spring we proceed with the tirage; the secondary fermentation in bottle will last a few weeks and the bottles will lay flat in the cellar to age for another 12-15 months before distribution. Alcohol: 13.5% Temperature for Serving: 10°C Tasting notes: Fresh and delicate with light bubbles. Fruit forward with notes of apple, pear and grapefruit. A second layer of fresh bread aromas. Serving Suggestions: Excellent as an aperitif, with semi-aged cheeses, with fish and white meat.
Friuli's favorite sweet wine grape takes on a new role in this unique classic method sparkling wine. Four years of aging lead to a fine perlage and a long-lasting finish. A great introduction to Friuli wines for bubbly lovers, this wine will surprise you with its complex and nuanced nose and flavors as it pleasantly glides across the palate.
Typology: Sparkling wine Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli Grape variety: 100% Verduzzo Harvesting: By hand Fermentation and refinery: Whole bunches directly in the press, using only first juice running. 48-72 month sur-lie, zero dosage. Alcohol Percentage: 13.0% Tasting notes: On the nose, it recalls bread crust and honey. Dry and structured in the mouth of extreme persistence. Serving Suggestions: Excellent with aperitifs, appetizers and desserts.