Pignolo
Varietal: 100% Pignolo
Harvest: Selective hand-picked harvest. Harvest Time: mid-October.
Soil: Eocene Marne and Marnous sandstones.
Geographical Location:Cialla Valley in the commune of Prepotto (Udine) – Friuli.
Vineyard: Squarzulis: 0.30ha. Terraced hills; East- South-East exposure; altitude: 240-270; family-owned. Cernetig: 0.70Ha. Terraced hills; South exposure; altitude: 150-170; family-owned.
Average age of vines: 16 years.
Vinification: At the producer’s; prolonged maceration for about 20 days; pump-over twice daily; local yeasts; maturation in French oak barrels (80%) and Slavonian Oak (20%) for 30 months followed by a further 20 months of aging in bottle; potential further aging at the purchaser’s: 10-15 years.
Color: Dark ruby red with violet reflections.
Bouquet: Warm and vinous. The ripe red fruits prevail on pleasantly spicy and balsamic notes.
Taste: Full and voluminous, warm; soft tannins and balanced acidity; very long and lingering aftertaste.
Pairings: Excellent with roasted or grilled meat and game.
Serving Temperature: 18-20°C. - Open the bottle a few hours before, or alternatively decant it.