THE WINE

The Pinot Grigio of the Colle Duga winery comes from 100% Pinot Grigio 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 during the first fifteen days of September. The selected grapes are brought to the cellar for winemaking. First, the bunches are destemmed and macerated for a short period; 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 with coppery reflections. The aroma is fresh, with pleasant hints of ripe white fruit that leave room for notes of banana to finish with hints of lime blossom. This Pinot Grigio from Colle Duga is a fresh and rich wine on the palate with excellent correspondence between aromas and flavour. Excellent persistence.

FOOD PAIRINGS

It goes well with fish and vegetables but also with white meat. Try it with seafood.