Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The wine comes from the border area between Veneto and Friuli, and is meant to express its terroir as well as its grape.
Vinification
The Refosco grapes are harvested slightly later than optimal ripeness. They are destemmed and macerated for 15 days to extract as much colour and structure as possible. Fermentation is held at a controlled 25–27 °C. Malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barrels.
Ageing
After malolactic fermentation the wine stays in the same oak barrels for a short time before bottling.
Label / history
La di Motte is a range of terroir-focused wines from Botter that celebrates viticulture along the Veneto–Friuli border. "Motte" is a term used in place names for small hills, and "La di" means "home" in the Friulian dialect, so the name refers to the shape of the land.
