Belvedere (Tocai) Friulano

Belvedere (Tocai) Friulano 2010

Area of production Friuli Venezia Giulia, Doc Collio, vigneto Belvedere
Soil composition Sandstone marl
Production 6800 Kg/Ha
Density system 6000 plants/hectare (Guyot)
Bunch Small to medium size, slightly winged , in a cylindrical/pyramidal shape. The close-knit bunch carries light and berries with thick bloom covered skins. The colour is either green or yellow, depending on clone diversity.
Vinification Manual harvest, the vinification starts with a brief contact on the skin, about 24 hours at 6° C; gentle press ,then the must is removed from the lees at low temperatures. The now-clarified must ferment in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Bottle ageing for, at least, 6 months.
Wine Straw-yellow. A fine wine, delicate and graciously hinted by elderberry flower notes, almond, walnut and orange blossom, white peach, sage, time and white pepper. Low acidity.
What we eat with it It is traditionally drunk as aperitif. We normally eat it with prosciutto crudo and breadstick or home made salami. I found it perfect with bread crusty fried sardines.
To be served 8-10°C
Alcohol 12.80% vol.
Acidity 5.20 g/l
Residual sugar 2.80 g/l
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