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WhiteVenezia Giulia

Edda Cristina Venezia Giulia IGT

by Ritter de Zahony · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

AppellationVenezia Giulia
TypeWhite
GrapesPálava
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Ritter de ZahonyFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Pálava grapes are grown in Venezia Giulia.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed, gently crushed and softly pressed in a pneumatic press. The must settles at low temperature for 24 hours, then ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine rests 8 months on the fine lees with regular bâtonnage, which adds roundness and a velvety texture and gives it good ageing potential. After bottling it matures a further 3 months in the winery's cellars.

Tasting profile

Elegant, with a round, velvety texture.

Serving and pairing

Suited to fish dishes, white meat and spicy food, and also recommended with French fries.

Vintage notes

2020: spring and summer brought favourable conditions, and several spells of intense heat in August did not affect the good yields. Harvest began in early September. The year's white wines show a complex varietal character and the distinctive personality typical of warm vintages.

Label / history

The 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards and Spring Tasting DB & SB competitions each awarded it a silver medal.