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OrangeVenezia Giulia

Ograde

by Skerk · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

AppellationVenezia Giulia
TypeOrange
GrapesSauvignon blanc, Malvasia Istriana, Pinot Grigio, Vitovska
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourOrange
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingNatural wine
SkerkFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in 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 when slightly overripe, carefully transported to the winery and pressed. The juice ferments spontaneously with native yeasts and macerates on the skins for at least 15 days.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least 24 months in oak barrels of various sizes, followed by a further five months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Complex and savory, with depth and concentration.