Verduzzo
Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC
An ancient, strong and generous native vine that produces an extremely sugary fruit, naturally offset by defined tannins which, thanks to the late harvest, are softened, rounded and perfected. From a late harvest derives a high concentration that gives life to sweet and pleasant wines for convivial and relaxing occasions.
Grapes
Verduzzo friuli
Vineyards
Friuli Colli Orientali (Manzano Hills)
Altitude
Terraces at 120-150 m amsl.
Training
Guyot
Age of the vineyard
25 years
Density
3000 trees/hectares
Yeld
50-60 quintal/hectare
Aging
6 months in bottle
Aging Potential
5-6 years
Terroir
The "Ponca" features low fertility and good water retention, giving unique features to the grapes and the wine such as full-bodied taste and colour, tannins, and minerality. The location of the vineyards on terracings, the Ronchi (top of the hills), and the perfect exposure allow the full ripening of the grapes. The Bora and the winds coming from the Adriatico Sea ensure good ventilation. The remarkable temperature shift from day to night makes the grapes more flavoured and sugary.
These grapes are harvested by hand in late October.
After destemming and pressing, the must is fermented at a controlled temperature, partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels, where it rests for a year. After this procedure, 6 additional months in bottle follow before its release.
Color
Golden yellow with soft coppery shades.
Bouquet
Nectarine and apricot are perceivable on the nose. When young, there are hints of banana as well.
Flavor
At taste the sugars' captivating sweetness is mitigated by the vineyard's typical tannic content, which makes it intriguing but never cloying.
Data
Alcohol 13,0% vol., Total acidity 5,2 g/l, Residual sugar 92 g/l