Verduzzo Friulano
DOP FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI
This autochthonous variety of vine with white berry is known also with the dialectal word “Verduz”.
It is largely widespread in all Friuli and it provides better results in the hill area thanks to its climate qualities. Verduzzo has been present in these lands for centuries: there are documents and historical essays from ‘400 that prove that this wine gladdened the banquets of aristocrats, priests and even popes.
It was very useful as support to Picolit, in fact in the past the technicians recommended to plant the vines of “yellow” Verduzzo Friulano alternated with those of Picolit. This method contributed to the better fruit setting of Picolit.
| GRAPES: | 100% verduzzo friulano |
| GRAPE HARVEST: | manual |
| VINIFICATION: | the brief maceration on the skins at low temperature gives a golden note to the colour. Soft pressing and fermentation at controlled temperature |
| TRAINING SYSTEM: | guyot, cappuccina. |
| COLOUR: | golden yellow, also intense |
| FRAGRANCE: | characteristic, intense, pleasant. It reminds floral notes as acacia flowers and vanilla, but also fruity notes as pear, apple and apricot |
| TASTE: | sweet wine, full-bodied, robust, rather alcoholic, with tannic shades |
| MATCHES WITH FOODS: | this dessert wine pairs well with all confectionery. It is interesting the match with a particular dish: homemade pumpkin gnocchi with smoked ricotta and melted butter. It is rigorously to avoid with first and second courses in general |
| SERVE AT: | 15°C |
