Friuli Colli Orientali

PIGNOLO BUTUSSI FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA Grape variety: pure Pignolo Winy, tannic taste, reminiscent of raspberry. It is a wine to be discovered. Wine for meat dishes of Friulian cuisine, especially it prefers the ciàr in padiele (beef stew). Serving temperature: 16 – 18° C

PIGNOLO BUTUSSI FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA Grape variety: pure Pignolo Winy, tannic taste, reminiscent of raspberry. It is a wine to be discovered. Wine for meat dishes of Friulian cuisine, especially it prefers the ciàr in padiele (beef stew). Serving temperature: 16 – 18° C

A Riserva with an austere and solemn character, which reaches the qualitative peaks of the entire range created by the Valentino Butussi farm. This "Santuari" is a Cabernet Sauvignon DOC where the balance between taste and aroma makes the sip incisive and expressive, denoting its great evolutionary potential over time. The carefully selected grapes, after harvesting, ferment in oak barrels thanks to the use of indigenous yeasts. Then we move on to the refinement, carried out for two years in oak barrels with a capacity of 300 liters; after bottling, the wine further ages in glass for 12 months. A label that interprets the Colli Orientali del Friuli terroir with a niche production, where excellence and aging capacity go hand in hand, giving us a red wine of great value.

A Riserva with an austere and solemn character, which reaches the qualitative peaks of the entire range created by the Valentino Butussi farm. This "Santuari" is a Cabernet Sauvignon DOC where the balance between taste and aroma makes the sip incisive and expressive, denoting its great evolutionary potential over time. The carefully selected grapes, after harvesting, ferment in oak barrels thanks to the use of indigenous yeasts. Then we move on to the refinement, carried out for two years in oak barrels with a capacity of 300 liters; after bottling, the wine further ages in glass for 12 months. A label that interprets the Colli Orientali del Friuli terroir with a niche production, where excellence and aging capacity go hand in hand, giving us a red wine of great value.

Le uve vengono diraspate e pressate direttamente, la fermentazione avviene in vasche inox termocondizionate a 16-18°C. Il vino rimane sur-lies per 8 mesi, prima di essere imbottigliato e successivamente commercializzato.

Alla vista appare giallo paglierino All'olfatto è molto aromatico ma delicato; riconoscibili il peperone giallo e la salvia con sentori di frutta tropicale, pesca e melone. Al gusto è pieno, elegante e vellutato. Di ottima struttura e armonica acidità.

Born in 1989, it takes its name from the small Sossò stream that rises at the foot of the hill from which the grapes come. The result of a careful selection of Merlot and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso with a small contribution of Pignolo, it is the result of meticulous vinification of grapes produced from old Rosazzo vineyards. A wine of great complexity and structure, it is characterized by elegant, ripe, fruity and sweet tannins.

Native Friulian variety of great tradition. Di Manzano reports in the “Annals of Friuli” of 1390 that “the Roman ambassadors offered twenty igastariis (containers) of Refosco wine to the Dominican general”. Bred mainly in the Cappuccina style, the vines of our Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso benefit from soils composed of marl and sandstone of Eocene origin.

Having arrived in Friuli centuries ago and adapted perfectly here, Merlot is a vine of the Friulian tradition, which is expressed in elegant and floral wines with balsamic and spicy notes.

Created in 1998 by the children of Livio Felluga and dedicated to him for his eighty-fifth birthday, illivio expresses the personality of the "Patriarch", combining strength and elegance.

An indigenous vine with a centuries-old history, Ribolla Gialla has seen its fame grow since the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Its cradle is the vineyards of the Colli Orientali del Friuli which give the wine delicacy, freshness, liveliness and great refinement.

An international grape variety among the most loved in the world, it has found an excellent terroir on the hills of eastern Friuli, expressing its eclectic potential in refined, complex and velvety wines with multiple floral and fruity scents.

The vine, of French origin, was introduced into Friuli during the domination of the Habsburg and was widespread at the beginning of the 20th century. Fresh and captivating wine, with unmistakable and multiple aromas in which notes of exotic fruit, yellow pepper, tomato leaves, mint, lantana and boxwood are highlighted. It is a traditional Friulian wine.

This noble vine derives from a bud mutation of Pinot Noir and, preferring cool climates, finds its ideal habitat in the hills. Livio Felluga vinification gives the wine finesse and elegance, maintaining the faint coppery reflections that unmistakably characterize its color. It is certainly the best-known Friulian wine in the world.

It is the wine of the Friulian tradition par excellence, with a strong personality and typicality. With a good structure, harmonious fruity and mineral complexity, it can reveal a characteristic bitter almond aftertaste.

For the vinification of this wine, 30/40% of the grapes are left to dry in wooden boxes for over a month. The remaining grapes are left on the vine and are then harvested when overripe, when the berries begin to brown and dehydrate naturally. The grapes are destemmed and the must is left in contact with the skins for 24-28 hours at a temperature of 12°C to allow the wine to accentuate its varietal characteristics and to acquire the golden yellow-amber color typical of this vine . Aging takes place for 60% for 6 months in steel tanks, 40% for 6 months in 300-litre oak barrels and ends with 2-4 months in the bottle.

For the vinification of this wine, 30/40% of the grapes are left to dry in wooden boxes for over a month. The remaining grapes are left on the plant and are then harvested when overripe, when the berries begin to darken and dehydrate naturally. The grapes are destemmed and the must is left in contact with the skins for 24-28 hours at a temperature of 12°C to allow the wine to accentuate its varietal characteristics and to acquire the golden yellow-amber color typical of this vine . The refinement takes place for 60% for 6 months in steel tanks, 40% 6 months in 300 liter oak barrels and ends with 2-4 months in the bottle.

A great wine of the Friulian tradition, Sauvignon, rediscovers its origins in this "Genesis" DOC, a product that conquers nose and smell after a few moments, and which amazes for its excellent evolutionary potential. The grapes, grown in soils rich in limestone and sandstone, come from a single vineyard parcel, whose vines are around forty years old. A bottle with which the Valentino Butussi company raises the bar decisively, proposing to tell the terroir of the Colli Orientali del Friuli with the excellence of limited production, where quality reaches truly remarkable peaks. Just under two thousand bottles for a label that cannot be missing in the cellar of every enthusiast.

Straw yellow in colour, it has an intense aroma of green pepper, tomato leaves, passion fruit and peach. It is a wine with a fresh, lively, harmonious and velvety flavour.

Harvest The harvest is hand-picked when the grapes reach optimal ripeness and takes place in several stages from the first to the second ten days of October. Vinification The grapes are destemmed trying to keep the berry whole as much as possible and thus sending it into the barrel. Pumping over is then done until the desired color and tannins are reached and finally it is separated from the skins. Refinement before the bottle: Matured in precious wood for 14 months and finishes the maturation with a further 4 months in steel barrels Bottle refinement: 7 months

After the destemming and crushing, the crushed grapes are cooled immediately at a temperature of 12°C and left in contact with the skins for 12 – 16 hours. In this period of time the natural enzymes of the must allow a release of the aromatic components, linked to the skin, accentuating the structure and the typical varietal characteristics of the vine. After this period, the must is delicately separated from the skins and fermented intact, without clarification, at a controlled temperature for about 14 days.

The ruby red color with purplish reflections that fade with ageing. Intense bouquet, which evokes wild blackberries, wild berries with winy and vegetable notes. Strong flavour, the tannins are integrated and the finish is pleasantly bitter. Refosco dal peduncolo rosso is an ancient Friulian vine, perhaps the best Friulian variety of red berried grapes.

The ruby red color with purplish reflections that fade with ageing. Intense bouquet, which evokes wild blackberries, wild berries with winy and vegetable notes. Strong flavour, the tannins are integrated and the finish is pleasantly bitter. Refosco dal peduncolo rosso is an ancient Friulian vine, perhaps the best Friulian variety of red berried grapes.

A small part (25%) is vinified in white; a part about 40% is placed in cold maceration for 36 hours, for a greater extraction of the pink part. For both, a soft pressing and a start with indigenous fermentation then helped halfway through the addition of a small amount of selected yeast to complete the fermentation. The remaining part of the grapes is pressed, cooled to 7 degrees and left to macerate until the indigenous fermentation begins (usually 5 to 6 days). The macerated product is placed in a press and squeezed at minimum pressure, the must thus obtained continues its fermentation in traditional 2nd and 3rd passage barrels, in non-toasted oak with a capacity of 5/7 HL. One month before bottling, the three different vinifications are combined to form a single wine.

At sight it has a straw yellow color, characterized by soft copper-colored reflections. The nose is typically varietal, with floral notes of acacia flowers which are embellished with touches of green apple and pear. On the palate it is full-bodied, with a savory-acidic vein that makes the sip drinkable. It ends with a finish characterized by a slightly bitter aftertaste.

PIGNOLO BUTUSSI FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA Grape variety: pure Pignolo Winy, tannic taste, reminiscent of raspberry. It is a wine to be discovered. Wine for meat dishes of Friulian cuisine, especially it prefers the ciàr in padiele (beef stew). Serving temperature: 16 – 18° C

PIGNOLO BUTUSSI FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA Grape variety: pure Pignolo Winy, tannic taste, reminiscent of raspberry. It is a wine to be discovered. Wine for meat dishes of Friulian cuisine, especially it prefers the ciàr in padiele (beef stew). Serving temperature: 16 – 18° C

This ancient vine is the pride and joy of Friuli, the grapes are harvested manually and differentiated according to maturation with twice-weekly passages and takes place throughout the month of October. For the vinification of this wine, 10% of the harvested grapes are vinified in the classic way, soft pressing, settling and controlled fermentation. The remaining 90% of the grapes are left to dry for over a month, losing about 40% of the weight. The highly concentrated must obtained is fermented in small oak barrels, where it remains until the summer. Then the two wines are blended and aged for another 4 months in steel barrels. The refinement takes 6-8 months in the bottle.

Intense ruby red color, full and fragrant aroma, slightly herbaceous, reminiscent of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry. Dry, structured, savory taste. Wine indicated for white and red meat dishes, roasts and medium-aged cheeses.

Straw yellow color tending towards greenish. Delicate and pleasant aroma reminiscent of wild flowers; it has a dry taste with a soft and velvety taste and a bitter almond aftertaste. It is excellent as an aperitif, but also goes well with appetizers in general, with eggs and asparagus and is excellent with San Daniele ham.

Straw yellow color tending towards greenish. Delicate and pleasant aroma reminiscent of wild flowers; it has a dry taste with a soft and velvety taste and a bitter almond aftertaste. It is excellent as an aperitif, but also goes well with appetizers in general, with eggs and asparagus and is excellent with San Daniele ham.

Intense ruby red in color with aging it develops garnet reflections. Spicy and fruity aroma with nuances of raspberry and blueberry. Body robust, full-bodied, savory, it is an aging wine and the Prince of red wines. It is a wine for great cooking meats, for roasted red meats, excellent with poultry, and hard cheeses.

Intense ruby red in color with aging it develops garnet reflections. Spicy and fruity aroma with nuances of raspberry and blueberry. Body robust, full-bodied, savory, it is an aging wine and the Prince of red wines. It is a wine for great cooking meats, for roasted red meats, excellent with poultry, and hard cheeses.

Ruby red wine tending towards purplish. Intense distinctly herbaceous and vinous aroma. Full, tannic flavour. It is a wine for red meats and roasts and also goes well with feathered game and aged cheeses.

Ruby red wine tending towards purplish. Intense distinctly herbaceous and vinous aroma. Full, tannic flavour. It is a wine for red meats and roasts and also goes well with feathered game and aged cheeses.

A Riserva with an austere and solemn character, which reaches the qualitative peaks of the entire range created by the Valentino Butussi farm. This "Santuari" is a Cabernet Sauvignon DOC where the balance between taste and aroma makes the sip incisive and expressive, denoting its great evolutionary potential over time. The carefully selected grapes, after harvesting, ferment in oak barrels thanks to the use of indigenous yeasts. Then we move on to the refinement, carried out for two years in oak barrels with a capacity of 300 liters; after bottling, the wine further ages in glass for 12 months. A label that interprets the Colli Orientali del Friuli terroir with a niche production, where excellence and aging capacity go hand in hand, giving us a red wine of great value.