Pinot Grigio Friuli Colli Orientali DOC 2022 - Valentino Butussi

GROUND: Hilly bottom, made up of stratified marls and sandstones depth and surface colluvials HARVEST: Manual, the harvest period is visually evaluated at the achievement of optimal ripening of the grapes, which in this area occurs towards the first ten days of September. VINIFICATION: After destemming, the crushed grapes are cooled immediately at a temperature of 12°C and left in contact with the skins for 18 -24 hours. In this the ace of time the natural enzymes of the must allow a release of the components aromatic, and colored linked to the peel, accentuating the structure and varietal characteristics typical of the vine. Spent during this period the must is delicately separated from the skins, decanted and fermented at a controlled temperature for approx 14 days. AGING: 6 months in steel barrels and 2 - 4 months in bottle NUMBER OF BOTTLES PRODUCED A YEAR: 12000 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE: Straw-yellow white with slight coppery reflections, typical bouquet reminiscent of acacia flowers. Dry, full taste, pleasantly bitter. Gastronomic combinations: yes pleasantly accompanies hams, fresh cheeses, pasta dishes with red sauces, white meats. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10 – 12° C VINEYARD: 100% Pinot Grigio YEAR OF PLANTATION: 1984-2004 VINES/HECTARE: 4400 YIELD PER HECTARE: 60 HL / ha TRAINING SYSTEM: Cappuccina ANALYTICAL DATA TOTAL ACIDITY: g/l 5.12 SUGAR: g/l 0.50 TOTAL ALCOHOL: Vol 13.07 DRY EXTRACT: g/l 20.10 TOTAL SULFITES mg/l 85.00 sulphite limit in Organic: 150.00 mg/l sulphite limit in Biodynamics mg/l 90.00