About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The 2024 Dis Cumieris comes from its namesake vineyard at Mariano del Friuli in the Friuli Isonzo Rive Alte area. The 1.50 ha under production lie at 32 m, with north–south exposure. The spur-pruned vines average 19 years of age. Planting density ranges from 6,000 to 6,200 vines/ha, with layouts of 2.20 × 0.80 m and 1.60 × 1.00 m.
The soil is rather shallow and well drained, with abundant gravel and pebbles, some reddish clay, and iron and aluminium oxides. The 2024 yield was 7,610 kg/ha, equivalent to 1.2 kg per vine.
Grapes
100% Malvasia Istriana.
Vinification
The grapes were harvested on 17 September 2024. After destemming and crushing, the must underwent cold maceration at 8 °C and cold settling. Fermentation with selected yeast lasted 21 days at 16–19 °C. Malolactic fermentation was not carried out.
Ageing
The wine matured on its lees for eight months. Clarification occurred naturally in stainless steel without fining agents. Bottling took place on 28 May 2025, followed by ten months of bottle ageing.
Technical data
Alcohol: 13.37%. Total acidity: 5.52 g/L. pH: 3.39. Estimated maturation peak: seven years; estimated cellar life: 18 years. Bottle format: 750 ml.
