Appellation: Friuli DOC
Grapes: 100% Pinot Grigio
Production Area: Hills of eastern Friuli
Harvest: First ten days of September
Type of Soil: Ponca: soils formed by layered and crumbling marl and sandstone of Eocene origin.
Vine training: Double arched cane, Guyot
Plat density: 3,500 vines/ha
Winemaking: After a soft pressing, the free-run must is brought to a temperature of 11-12°C for 24 hours. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks for 8-10 days at a controlled temperature.
Maturing and Ageing: 6 months in steel tanks. This is followed by a period of ageing in the bottle.
Ageing potential: 6-10 years
Alcohol: 13.0% vol*
(* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly)
 
TASTING NOTES: A surprising Pinot Grigio. The nose reveals fresh nuances of crunchy fruit, such as nectarine and Williams pear, followed by hints of broom. The flavour is pleasantly gratifying and very fresh.
DOMINANT NOTES: Walnut peach, William Pear, Broom
PAIRINGS: Prosciutto di Sauris (ham) and 6-month-old Montasio cheese; rosa di Gorizia (chicory) with Friulian bacon and eggs.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 12°C
TECHNICAL DATA: 
5.3 g/l acidity
1.8 g/l residual sugar
21 g/l dry extract