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OrangeVenezia Giulia

Malvazija

by Skerk · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

AppellationVenezia Giulia
TypeOrange
GrapesMalvasia Istriana
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourOrange
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Keeps for10 years
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingNatural wine
SkerkFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from organic vineyards on the hills of Carso, near the Slovenian border. The dry, rocky red soil is rich in limestone and iron compounds.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully transported to the winery and pressed. The juice ferments spontaneously with native yeasts in contact with the skins. The wine is bottled without filtration.

Ageing

The wine matures for 12 months in large oak barrels.

Tasting profile

Expressive, with an intriguing aroma and a fresh, elegant palate.