Cialla, Prepotto (Udine) Friuli – North-east of Italy.
VINEYARD
Cernetigh; 0.94 hectares of hilly land consisting of Eocene marl and facing SSE at an altitude of 180-230 m.; owned.
Picolit/Picoliscjs; 1.03.94 hectares of hilly land consisting of Eocene marl and facing S at an altitude of 250-300 m.; owned.
VINES
100% Picolit of Cialla.
AGEING
Wine grower: three years, including 12 months’ maturation in oak barrels and 24 months’ ageing in bottles.
Consumer: good chances of ageing. Special vintages can reach and sometimes keep over 25 years, in a “crescendo”.
ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES
Colour: golden yellow, clear, light and bright.
Nose: rich bouquet, exceptionally elegant (with a light fragrance of acacia flowers), and scent of hive and white flowers.
Taste: sweet, strong and aristocratic, well-balanced with its acidic component, full and round, ending in a long finish.
TASTING CONDITIONS
Definition: sweet white wine.
Food: great " meditation " wine, but also excellent when served with foie gras, hot cheese and biscuits.
Serving temperature: 10-12°C.
Serving suggestions: uncork upon serving.
Bottle: Bordeaux type, white; store in a horizontal position.
Cork: ø 26 x 50 mm.
Suggested wine glass: slightly round-edged small goblet; fill by half to enhance the great value of this wine and allow it to maintain its precious bouquet, blending with taste.