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WhitePiaveDOC

Friulano Piave DOC

by Italo Cescon · Veneto, Italy

AppellationPiaveDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesFriulano
Alcohol12.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at8 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Italo CesconVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Grapes

Friulano, formerly known as Tokay and also called Tai, is native to Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The variety was renamed following Hungary’s application to the European Union concerning its name’s similarity to Hungarian Tokay wine; the Italian grape and Hungarian wine are distinct.

Ageing

After fermentation, the wine rests on fine lees in stainless-steel tanks for five months, followed by two months in bottle.

Tasting profile

The wine has a compact structure and a lightly salty character. The nose offers delicate notes of wildflowers, while the palate shows hints of apple and peach.