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Pinot Grigio Colli Orientali Friuli DOC wine — Colutta winery — Dionysus

Pinot Grigio Colli Orientali Friuli DOC

by Colutta · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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Type
White
Grapes
Pinot Grigio
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
ColuttaFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from the estate's own vineyards in the Colli Orientali del Friuli. The soils are rich in mineral deposits, limestone and calcium.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, carefully sorted and gently pressed at the winery. The must is cooled and left to settle, then fermented at a controlled 17 °C with selected yeasts chosen to develop the wine's characteristic aromas. The whole winemaking process takes place in stainless steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine stays on the lees until February in stainless steel, with no contact with wood. It is then filtered and bottled in spring.

Tasting profile

Rounded in character, with an elegant smoothness.

Serving and pairing

An aperitif wine. It pairs with appetizers, molluscs, lobster, shrimp, and delicate creamy soups and broths.

Vintage notes

Bronze medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards for the 2006, 2012 and 2015 vintages.