THE WINE
This Friulano is produced with 100% Friulano grapes; a beautiful expression of the Farra d’Isonzo (near Gorizia) area. The Colmello di Grotta winery owns over 21 hectares of land and its vineyards are divided into two areas DOP COLLIO AND ISONZO, which , despite their proximity, have different characteristics. A reality with a dual personality, infact the winery produces hand and powerful wines thanks to the marly soil of the Collio and softer and more fascinating wines thanks to the calcareous-gravelly soil of the Isonzo.
THE WINEMAKING
The harvest is strictly manual and takes place in third 10 days of September. After the fermentation that takes place in steel tanks at a temperature of 18-20 ° for 7-12 days, the wine ages in stainless steel and ceramic amphorae.
THE TASTING
Straw yellow with light golden reflections. The aroma is intense, with pleasant fruity notes that intertwine with floral hints of acacia flowers. Dry and well structured on the palate, the finish is incredibly persistent and characterized by the unmistakable touch of bitter almond, typical of the grape.
FOOD PAIRINGS
It goes well with fish, white meats, and soft cheeses. Try it with San Daniele raw ham.
THE AWARDS
2018
– Top Hundred 2021 – I migliori vini d’Italia
THE WINERY
Today we are visiting the Colmello di Grotta winery in Farra d’Isonzo, in the province of Gorizia; we are in Friuli Venezia Giulia, not far from the border with Slovenia. The winery covers an area of about 21 hectares, 15 of which are vineyards, the rest is woods.
The winery was founded in 1965 by Luciana Bennati who, in love with wine and her land, decides to give voice to her passion, quickly bringing Colmello di Grotta known in the international markets… go to the winery page