RONCHI DI CIALLA
Picolit
Varietal: 100% Picolit
Geographical Location: Cialla Valley in the commune of Prepotto (Udine) – Friuli.
Vineyard:Picolit/Picoliscjs; 1.03.94 ha; terraced hills; soil: Eocene marl; South exposure; altitude: 250-300 m; family-owned.
Average age of vines: 25 + years.
Vinification: Half of the grapes is late harvested at the end of October with more or less consistent development of the Noble Rot; the other half withers in vine. Spontaneous fermentation of the must in French oak barrels and subsequent maturation in the same barrels for at least 20 months. Additional 24 months of aging in bottle. Suitable for very long aging; particular vintages can age over 40 years.
Color: Gold yellow, vivid and bright.
Bouquet: Full and exceptionally elegant bouquet: an exhilarating aroma of acacia flowers and candied orange peel; considerable minerality and spicy notes.
Taste: Sweet but balanced, firm and aristocratic; it has decisive vigor and reflects with great elegance the olfactory repertoire.
Pairings: Great "meditation" wine, but also excels on foie gras, spicy cheeses and dry pastry.
Serving Temperature: 10-12°C. - Uncork the bottle upon serving.