THE WINE

The Malvasia “Soluna” of the Livon winery comes from 100% Malvasia grapes grown in the property’s vineyards. This wine’s name is Soluna (in Italian means Sun and Moon) because, after the harvest, the grapes are left to dry for ten days under the sun and the moon before winemaking.

We are in Ruttars in the Municipality of Dolegna del Collio near Gorizia in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Right in the heart of the DOC Collio, the soil rich in marl and clay (here they call it Ponca), the climate with its temperature ranges and the Alps that protect the territory make this area one of the most suitable for cultivation of grapes especially of white berried vines.

THE WINEMAKING

The grape harvest is rigorously manual; the grapes are placed in small boxes which, as already mentioned, are left to dry for ten days under the sun and the moon before being taken to the cellar. Winemaking begins with soft pressing and cold maceration, which lasts about eight hours. The must is then cleaned by decantation and decanted into steel tanks for the fermentation phase, which takes place at a temperature of 16 °C. The wine then ages in the same steel tanks for about six months. After blending and bottling, the wine rests in the bottle for a few more months before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Somewhat pale golden yellow. The aroma is exquisite, with pleasant hints of yellow-fleshed fruit that alternate with notes of orange blossom and jasmine to close with hints of almond. Warm and enveloping on the palate. This wine is fresh, with excellent minerality and perfect correspondence between aromas and flavours; the finish is long and persistent.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with fish, even raw. Try it with shellfish.