Picolit Colli Orientali del Friuli Docg
Marco Sara
Picolit Colli Orientali is vinified with grapes left to dry naturally on the vine thanks to the action of botrytis. The vineyards surrounded by woods stand on the Riu Falcon hills at an altitude between 175 and 300 meters on soil rich in marl and sandstone. Picolit is among the oldest indigenous grape varieties in Italy, first documented in the 12th century, and in 1682 it was one of the wines served at the wedding banquet of the doge of Venice. The name Picolit derives from the very sparse clusters with very few berries; this characteristic is due to a genetic defect that causes the flowers not to develop due to the partial sterility of the male pollen, probably due to the domestication of the vine. According to another theory, the name comes from "pecol," meaning "hilltop," as Picolit grows best in sunny areas in a slightly warm microclimate. It is characterized by small, cylindrical conical clusters with very small, slightly oval berries and a pale, translucent yellow color. It grows almost exclusively near Udine and Gorizia, is very susceptible to downy mildew and powdery mildew, and has great vigor but develops mainly buds rather than clusters.Read more
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Aromatic notes
Golden yellow. Exotic fruits, custard, white chocolate, honey, citrus, wood, beeswax notes, smoky notes. Balanced, fresh, savory, pastry notes.
Pairings
Aged and blue cheeses, Fruit desserts, Cream desserts, Baked desserts, Meditation wines.
Recommended with: Bavarese di ricotta e arance
Structure
Colour: White
Fizziness: Still
Sweetness: Sweet
Grape varieties: Picolit 100%
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume: 0.5 l
Vinification parameters
Late September
Withering for 70 days. Fermentation and aging in barriques with weekly bâtonnage for about 18 months.
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Guide ratings
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Micro wine-growing area
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Vineyard
Rich marls and sandstones with clayey fabric
Between 40 and 60 years old
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Origin
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Colli Orientali
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Marco Sara
Picolit Colli Orientali del Friuli Docg
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