Name: Visintini - Amphora Friulano
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Visintini – Amphora Friulano

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Italy

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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The Facts

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2020 (750ml) - 8 077777 000467
2019 (750ml) - 8 077777 000467

Origins Italy > Friuli-Venezia Giulia > Colli Orientali del Friuli

Appellation Colli Orientali del Friuli

Varietal Friuliano

Cepage 100% Friuliano

Winemaking Manual harvesting of the grapes which are de-stemmed, crushed and left to macerate for about 38/40 days in terracotta amphorae. During this period, a series of manual pumping over are performed every day. This operation serves to promote oxygenation and the passage of color. At the end of the period in which the must has remained in contact with the skins, the drawing and pressing takes place. The must thus obtained is placed in a stainless steel tank at a controlled temperature for about 1 week. The aging of the wine will continue in the Amphora for about 2/3 year until bottling which usually takes place in summer. Then it will be left to refine in the bottle for at least 2 year, before being put on sale.

Aging Aged in amphora 1 year, then 2 year in bottle

Annual Production 3332 bottles

Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Savory and complex

Aromas Golden delicious apple, florals, orchard fruits, bitter almond, orange rind

Mouthfeel freshness and notes of exotic fruit and fumè

Tasting Notes Intense straw yellow color with light greenish reflections. On the nose hints of apple and white flowers. The flavor is dry, fruity and with moderate acidity.

Selling Point Surprising for its freshness and drinkability

Pairings Seasoned ham, asparagus au gratin, herbed dishes

Sustainability

2020 - Certified Organic, Biodynamic In Practice, Sustainable In Practice, Natural Fermentation, No Sulfites Added
2019 - Certified Organic, Biodynamic In Practice, Sustainable In Practice, Natural Fermentation, No Sulfites Added

The Story

The flagship wine of the region and a native grape variety of Friuli with ancient origins, it was first documented more than two centuries ago. (Friuliano is entirely different to Hungarian “Tokay”, made from a blend of Furmint, Hàrzevelu and Muscat Lunelu grapes, whose name indicates a precise geographical area).
As the result of a ruling by the European Court, the name “Tocai Friulano” was abandoned and has been replaced by the synonym “Friulano”. Also grown in nearby Veneto, it is in Friuli, in particular, that the grape variety is used to make a 100% varietal wine.