Friulano Colle Duga – 2023

The wine Friulano from the Colle Duga winery

The Friulano of the Colle Duga winery comes from 100% Friulano 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 in September. The selected grapes are brought to the cellar for winemaking. After soft pressing, the must obtained is coldly decanted. The must ferments in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. After refinement, the wine is bottled, and left to rest for a few months in the cellar before being placed on the market.

Tasting the Friulano

Straw yellow, the aroma is intense, with pleasant herbaceous notes that alternate with floral hints of acacia flowers to close with the characteristic bitter almond scents. It is warm and well-structured on the palate. This Friulano is a full-bodied wine with excellent acidity and a perfect correspondence between aromas and flavor. The finish is long and persistent.

FOOD PAIRINGS

It goes well with cold cuts, fish and vegetables but also with white meat. Try it with the San Daniele raw ham.