THE WINE

The Chardonnay of the Colle Duga winery comes from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in the vineyards owned by the winery. We are in the localities of Zegla and Novali in the municipality of Cormons in the heart of the Collio DOC area in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The microclimate and proximity to the sea make this area one of Friuli’s most suitable for growing vines. This part of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region is also famous for what the locals call “ponca”, or the soil rich in sandstone marl of Eocene origin.

THE WINEMAKING

The harvest is strictly manual and takes place around mid-September. The selected grapes are brought to the cellar for winemaking. After soft pressing, the must obtained is coldly decanted. Part of the must ferments in French oak barrels, while the other part ferments in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. After refinement, the wine is assembled, bottled, and left to rest for a few months in the cellar before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Straw yellow, the aroma is intense, with pleasant fruity hints alternating with floral notes to finish with hints of yeast. It is warm and well-structured on the palate. This Chardonnay is a robust but, at the same time, velvety wine. The correspondence between aromas and flavour is excellent. It is persistent.

FOOD PAIRINGS

It goes well with fish and vegetables but also with white meat. Try it with salted sea bass.