THE WINE

The Blanc de Blancs vintage 2016 is produced with 100% Chardonnay grapes. 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.

HE WINEMAKING

The grape harvest is strictly manual and takes place in the second decade of August. After fermentation in steel tanks at a temperature of 18-20 ° for 7-10 days, the sparkling process takes place with the champagne method; the wine rests for  24 months on the lees. After the disgorging it ages for an additional year in the cellar. Pas dose (no added sugar)

THE TASTING

Straw yellow with a fine and elegant perlage. The aroma is fragrant and floral. Dry and elegant on the palate with fruity notes.

FOOD PAIRINGS

It is excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with all the traditional dished from Friuli. Must try  with frico and polenta.

THE AWARDS

2016
– sparkling wine of the year: Berlin international wine competition

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