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Crearo Cabernet Sauvignon Friuli Grave DOC wine — Pradio winery — Dionysus

Crearo Cabernet Sauvignon Friuli Grave DOC

by Pradio · Friuli/Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

AppellationFriuli GraveDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
PradioFriuli/Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit comes from the “Crearo” vineyard, whose alluvial soils are fairly stony. The Pradio estate lies in the central part of Grave del Friuli. Heavy pruning and green harvesting are used to reduce yields substantially.

Grapes

The wine is made from selected grapes.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in the first week of October and transported carefully to the crushing area. Fermentation lasts 12–15 days in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with periodic délestage, followed by malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

The wine matures for one year in American oak barriques, followed by four months in bottle.

Label / history

The wine takes its name from the “Crearo” vineyard. Chief winemaker Beppe Basi has managed the estate for 10 years.