A fantastic and unique orange wine that is a must-have for your cellar! This skin-contact Friulano has been aged in terracotta amphora for around one year, an old-world technique that gives this wine a great complexity while maintaining moderate acidity, freshness and fruit. If you're unsure about orange wine, give Friulano Amphora a try.
Typology: White wine, Orange wine Production area: Friuli Colli Orientali Grape variety: 100% Friulano Harvesting: By hand in September Fermentation and refinery: De-stemming and maceration of the skins with the must for 38 days in terracotta amphora. Soft pressing and subsequent decanting of the must in tank stainless steel. At the end of the decanting, the must is put back in amphora. The wine will then remain for about 8-9 months in amphora. Bottling will follow and then a period of bottle aging for at least one year before selling. Alcohol Percentage: 13.5% Temperature for serving: 10-12°C Tasting notes: Intense straw yellow in color with light green reflections. The nose hints of apple and white flowers. The taste is dry, fruity and with moderate acidity. Serving Suggestions: Pairs well with cured meats, asparagus, main meat courses with herbs, baked shellfish flavored with herbs (thyme, oregano, marjoram) and grilled or roasted white meats.
Looking for a fresh, elegant, and flavorful Merlot? This is the one for you!
This organic Merlot is aged entirely in stainless steel tanks, giving a unique freshness to this international grape. The mineral-rich soil of Friuli gives this wine a distinguished elegance, defining it from other Merlots.
Typology: Red wine Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli Grape variety: 100% Merlot Harvesting: By hand in September Fermentation and refinery: De-stemming and crushing of the grapes, maceration with the must in cement tanks for several days with frequent pump-overs. After racking and pressing the skins, the must is placed in a tank where it awaits the end of the alcoholic fermentation and malo-lactic fermentation. The wine is filtered and bottled the following July, then a long period of bottle aging follows. Alcohol: 13.5% Tasting notes: Ruby red in color. Aromatic hints of red fruit, full and fragrant. Flavorful, mineral-rich and dry with heavy tannins. Serving Suggestions: This wine goes well with a wide variety of meals: from pasta to pork meat and grilled beef to chicken, rabbit, and roast duck.
Need a unique alternative to Pinot Grigio? This wine is sure to delight! This Pinot Bianco has been aged completely in stainless steel to maintain all its beautiful, delicate fruit notes and aromas.
Typology: White wine Production area: DOC Friuli Colli Orientali Grape variety: 100% Pinot Bianco Harvesting: By hand in September. Fermentation and refinery: De-stemming and soft pressing with subsequent decantation. Fermentation at controlled temperature is followed by 7 months of maturation in steel tanks with several levels of Bâtonage. The wine is then filtered and bottled, then a period of aging in bottles before release. Alcohol Content: 13.5% vol. Tasting notes: Straw yellow in color. Fruity aromas of apple, banana and hints of spring flowers. The flavor is dry, elegant, velvety, and reflects the aromas. Pairing Suggestions: Excellent as an aperitif, perfect as a light fish starter, pasta and rice with seafood, vegetable soups, and pasta.
Verduzzo is the pinnacle of sweet wines from Friuli–full, rich, intense, and with great fruit flavors. A perfect compliment to cheese or desserts. If you are a fan of sweet wines Verduzzo cannot be missed!
Typology: Sweet white wine Production area: Colli Orientali del Friuli Grape variety: 100% Verduzzo Friulano Harvesting: By hand in September Fermentation and refinery: Grapes are de-stemmed, then soft pressing with subsequent decantation. Fermentation is completed at controlled temperature, then the must is poured out in specific barriques at just the right moment. The wine will remain in barriques to mature until bottling. Alcohol Percentage: 13.0% Temperature for serving: 12-14°C Tasting notes: Intense gold yellow in color. Intense aromas of dried fruit. On the palate it is sweet and luscious, tannic, and full-bodied. Serving Suggestions: Pairs well with most desserts, spicy cheese, or blue cheese like Gorgonzola. Treat yourself with a pairing of foie gras or pumpkin gnocchi. Finally, it is excellent by itself and well-chilled to conclude a meal.
