About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The 8 ha Vieris vineyard lies in Mariano del Friuli at 31 m above sea level. Its well-drained alluvial soils are stony and sandy, with a slightly reddish hue from iron and aluminium oxides. The vines average 15 years of age and are planted at 6,000 vines/ha. Yields are 4,500 kg/ha, approximately 0.7 kg per vine.
Grapes
The vineyard includes both French and Italian clones.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand in late September. After destemming, the berries undergo a short maceration at 8 °C under inert gas. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at 16–19 °C for 25 days.
Ageing
The wine rests on its lees in French oak barriques for 8–10 months, followed by eight months in bottle.
Tasting profile
Rich and complex.
Label / history
The wine takes its name from the Vieris vineyard.
