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La Roncaia Picolit

by La Roncaia · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

TypeSweet
Grapes100% Picolit
VineyardEstate vineyards in the municipality of Attimis
LineLa Roncaia
Vintages2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013 and earlier vintages appear in the winery’s published acknowledgements
La RoncaiaFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from estate vineyards in the municipality of Attimis. The vines grow on Eocene-origin marly soil at a density of 4,600 plants per hectare and are trained to single Guyot.

Grapes

100% Picolit.

Vinification

The small crop is harvested in late October and raisined for six weeks before pressing. Part of the resulting must ferments in new Allier oak barriques, while the remainder ferments in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. The components are assembled in late spring.

Ageing

After blending, the wine undergoes prolonged maturation in barriques and develops further in bottle.

Technical data

Alcohol: 12.5% vol.

Tasting profile

Golden yellow. The evolved, elegant bouquet evokes acacia honey and raisins. The palate is delicate, rounded and measured in sweetness.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 12–13°C. It can be enjoyed as a sipping wine or paired with dry biscuits.