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Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC wine — Meroi winery — Dionysus

Friulano Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC

by Meroi · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Type
White
Grapes
Friulano
Alcohol
14.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
MeroiFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from southwest-facing vineyards in Colli Orientali del Friuli at 110 m above sea level. The predominantly marl soils contribute a mineral character. The estate farms organically, limits yields to 25 hl/ha and uses 45-year-old vines.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in early September and carefully selected. Following gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in oak barrels at a controlled temperature for 25 days. The wine is lightly filtered before bottling.

Ageing

The wine matures for 10 months in second-use French oak barrels, followed by two months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Energetic, elegant and balanced, with moderate citrus acidity and a distinctive mineral character. The finish is long.

Serving and pairing

Pair with meat appetisers, seafood or fish dishes.

Vintage notes

Italy’s 2023 growing season alternated between heat and drought and periods of persistent heavy rain, reducing the harvest. The small quantity of fruit picked showed concentrated flavours and aromas. The resulting wines had complexity, depth and striking aromas.