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WhiteFriuli GraveDOC

Friulano Friuli Grave DOC

by Italo Cescon · Veneto, Italy

Appellation
Friuli GraveDOC
Type
White
Grapes
Friulano
Alcohol
12.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
8 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Italo CesconVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

Friulano, formerly known as Tokay and also called Tai, is native to Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Its name was changed following an application by Hungary to the European Union concerning its similarity to the name of Hungarian Tokay wine; the Italian grape and the Hungarian wine are distinct.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in the middle ten days of September and cold-macerated for 6 hours. After gentle pressing, the must ferments with selected yeasts for 12 days at a constant 15 °C.

Ageing

The wine rests on its lees in stainless-steel tanks for 5 months, followed by 2 months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Delicate wildflower aromas lead to apple and peach notes on the palate. The wine has a compact structure and a light bitterness.