Friulano DOC Friuli Colli Orientali – Zorzettig

Production Area
Friuli Venezia Giulia

Terroir
Clay and hilly, soil made up of marl and sandstone

Grapes
Friulano 100%

Vinification

Grapes are picked by hand at the end of  August/beginning of September followed by a soft pressing. Fermentation in Stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18°C, followed by racking and an evolution period until bottling.

Aging

Maturation in stainless steel tanks

Colour:

Pale straw yellow with green reflections

Bouquet:

Pronounced aromas of almonds, grapefruit and grass

Taste:

A well structured, rich, elegant and complex wine having pronounced flavours of grapefruit and almonds

Food pairing:

Starters in general, salamis and herby omlettes

Alcohol:  13% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

8 °C.

Aging Potential:

up to 5 years