Bianco D.O.C. Collio – Due del Monte Wine Estate

Bianco

D.O.C. Collio

Blend with two international varieties which bring complexity and backbone while the local king and queen bring locality and freshness. The nose opens an intense aroma of ripe yellow and tropical fruit. In the mouth it reveals a nice freshness, with the right balance and huge drinkability.

It is completely dry with approximately 14%vol alcol produced from natural sugar from grapes.

BASIC DATA

Wine: Collio Bianco

Geographical Area: D.O.C. Collio

Grape Variety: Friulano, Sauvignon, Malvasia, Chardonnay

Production Zone: Cormons and Dolegna del Collio (GO)

VINEYARD

Name: Subida 23, San Giovanni (Cormons), Ca’ Ronesca (Dolegna del Collio)

Age of vines: Between 24 and 49 years

Soil profile: Layers of clay marl alternating with sandstone flysch of Eocene origin

Vine training system: Single guyot and double arch-cane guyot

Exposure: South-West, south-East, hilly position

Yield: 7000 kg/ha

VINIFICATION

Harvest: Manual in small boxes in September.

Elaboration: Whole grapes crushing and soft pressing. Cold stabilization just by gravity. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels where wine remains for about 10 months. Malolactic fermentation partly done. Agent clarification after blending. Gentle filtration at the time of bottling.

TECHNICAL DATA

Bottle: Burgundy authentique 0.75 L

Closure: Natural cork, tin capsule

Packiging: Box six bottles