FRIULIAN WINES

Designation: IGP Venezia Giulia: 100% Verduzzo Friulano Alcohol content: 14% (average) Colour: Deep golden yellow, with amber reflections Aroma: Complex olfactory sensations leading to fruit and honey Taste: Delightful on the palate, sweet and persistent Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. After manual harvesting, the grape bunches are left to dry in wooden crates for about 8 weeks, followed by pressing. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms. Serving temperature: 14-16 °C Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable with aged cheeses or dried fruit; pairs perfectly with desserts at the end of a meal.

Designation: DOP Friuli Aquileia Grape: 100% Pinot Bianco Alcohol content: 13% (average) Colour: Bright light yellow with subtle green reflections Aroma: Fresh, floral, and delicate with notes of ripe fruit Taste: Balanced, harmonious, full-bodied and elegant, lively and moderately persistent aftertaste Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms. Serving temperature: 12-14 °C Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable with light appetisers, salads, asparagus, freshwater fish, shellfish, poultry, and also as an aperitif.

Designation: DOP Friuli Grape: 100% Chardonnay Alcohol content: 13% (average) Colour: Straw yellow with greenish reflections Aroma: Smooth and refined, strongly floral almost herbaceous, continuing towards bread crust Taste: Fresh and enveloping in balance with a crisp, fresh and savoury acidity; fruity aftertaste, long and persistent Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms. Serving temperature: 14-16 °C Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable as an aperitif, to accompany appetisers and first courses, roasted or grilled white and lean meats, fresh and soft cheeses, stuffed pasta, shellfish, crustaceans, fish or egg-based dishes.

Designation: DOP Friuli Grape: 100% Pinot Grigio Alcohol content: 13% (average) Colour: Yellow with typical russet reflections Aroma: Elegant, intense, pronounced, very persistent Taste: Dry, gentle, full, pleasantly bitter, with an aftertaste that develops through hints of exotic fruits Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. The grapes are macerated with the skins to extract colour and aromas. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms. Serving temperature: 12-16 °C Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable for baked or grilled fish dishes, shellfish appetisers, seafood and salmon, soups, mushrooms, risottos and vegetable soufflés, game and poultry with strongly flavoured sauces.

Designation: DOP Friuli Aquileia Grape: 100% Friulano Alcohol content: 13% (average) Colour: Canary yellow with characteristic green reflections Aroma: Varietal, complex yet delicate Taste: On the palate, it is a mineral wine, full-bodied, easy to drink, with an almond finish Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms. Serving temperature: 12-14 °C Gastronomic pairings: Traditional as an aperitif, it pairs perfectly with prosciutto, salami, and charcuterie in general; it also pleasantly accompanies fish dishes, shellfish, fresh and fatty cheeses, omelettes, and vegetable risottos.

Designation: DOP Friuli Aquileia Grape: 100% Riesling Renano Alcohol content: 13% (average) Colour: Bright straw yellow Aroma: Broad and intense, with notes of wildflowers and a hint of honey Taste: Broad and dynamic, rich texture, citrine, green apple, with citrusy hints accompanied by a savoury finish Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms. Serving temperature: 10-12 °C Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable for pasta and risottos with vegetables, fish dishes, and shellfish.

Designation: DOP Friuli Aquileia Grape: 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Alcohol content: 12.5% (average) Colour: Very intense ruby red, with purple reflections Aroma: Powerful and austere, elegant and very intense, vinous Taste: Rich, powerful, and complex, with dense tannins integrated into a sweet fruity note Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Regular pump-overs are carried out for about three weeks to extract colour and aromas from the skins. Pressing follows. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms. Serving temperature: 18-20 °C Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable for game birds, red meats, roasts, stewed meats, risottos with sausage, cured meats, medium to long-aged cheeses; it pairs perfectly with traditional Friulian dishes.

Designation: DOP Friuli

Grape: 100% Merlot

Alcohol content: 12.5% (average)

Colour: Ruby red

Aroma: Intense, with fruity aroma and hints of red flowers

Taste: Quite tannic, soft, very pleasant

Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Regular pump-overs are conducted for approximately three weeks to extract color and aromas from the skins, followed by pressing. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms.

Serving temperature: 18-20 °C

Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable with roasted or grilled meats, cured meats, sauces based on mushrooms or radicchio, highly spiced dishes, aged or blue cheeses, and in some cases even with salmon, pasta dishes with meat sauces or important risottos.

Designation: DOP Friuli

Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol content: 13% (average)

Colour: Ruby red with violet reflections

Aroma: The bouquet is delicately vinous with herbal notes and light hints of bell pepper, small wild berries, and green pepper.

Taste: It is round, full-bodied, medium-bodied, but with lively freshness and never too heavy, distinctly herbal.

Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Regular pump-overs are conducted for approximately three weeks to extract color and aromas from the skins, followed by pressing. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms.

Serving temperature: 18-20 °C

Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable for pork and lamb meats, flavorful stews and gravies, vegetarian pastas, young cheeses.

Designation: DOC Friuli

Grape: 100% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso

Alcohol content: 13% (average)

Colour: Very intense ruby red, with purple reflections

Aroma: Rich, elegant, very intense, with various fruity notes

Taste: Powerful and complex, enveloping and persistent, with dense tannins integrated into a sweet fruity note

Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Regular pump-overs are conducted for approximately three weeks to extract color and aromas from the skins, followed by pressing. The wine is aged in small oak barrels for about a year to enhance aromas and flavors. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms.

Serving temperature: 18-20 °C

Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable for important red meats, roasts, cured meats, sausages, medium to long-aged cheeses; it pairs perfectly with traditional Friulian dishes.

Designation: DOP Friuli Aquileia  

Grape: 100% Traminer Aromatico  

Alcohol content: 13% (average)  

Colour: Deep straw yellow  

Aroma: The bouquet is intense and complex, aromatic, with typical floral notes of rose petals  

Taste: Intense, fully aromatic and persistent, delicately mineral, with a hint of bitter almond  

Maturation: Cultivated on predominantly clayey soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms.  

Serving temperature: 12-16 °C  

Gastronomic pairings: Particularly suitable for first courses with fish, shellfish, prawns, lobster, and soft cheeses. Also pairs well with oriental cuisine dishes. Excellent as an aperitif.

Designation: Sparkling Wine Brut  

Grape: 100% Ribolla Gialla  

Alcohol content: 11.5% (average)  

Colour: Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections, fine and persistent perlage  

Aroma: Delicate olfactory delight, aromas blend with velvety, floral, and mineral notes  

Taste: In the mouth, it is very fresh, rich in structure, with infinite nuances, and a complex and persistent finish  

Maturation: Cultivated on sandy clay soil, with optimal yield per hectare according to regulations. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, sparkling process using the Charmat method, with long aging on lees in autoclave and bottle storage. Bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled rooms.  

Serving temperature: 8-10 °C  

Gastronomic pairings: Exceptional as an aperitif, perfectly accompanies dishes with shellfish and fish, fresh cheeses, mildly aged cured meats, and raw vegetables. Excels as an all-occasion wine, versatile and light.