Beschreibung
What kind of wine it is
Villa Russiz Collio Friulano is a still white wine made from Friulano grapes, a variety that expresses a fresh, savoury profile with great precision. In appearance, it shows a straw yellow hue enhanced by bright greenish reflections. The aromatic bouquet is characterised by elegant notes of chamomile flowers and almond, enriched by delicate hints of wildflowers. On the palate, it reveals a decisive and rounded sip, where pronounced freshness harmoniously balances citrusy nuances and a vibrant iodised hint with a persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes ripen in Capriva del Friuli, in the hilly area that forms the heart of Collio. The vineyards stretch across south-facing slopes, an ideal environment where the vines benefit from the meeting of cool Alpine winds and breezes from the Adriatic Sea. The character of this white wine is deeply linked to the marl soil, a terrain that the Friulano grape translates into a clear aromatic profile and marked gustatory energy. Villa Russiz has been cultivating its vineyards on these hills since 1868, following the natural vocation of the land.
How it is produced
The grapes are hand-harvested in September, favouring the coolest hours to preserve the aromatic integrity of the bunches. In the winery, a gentle pressing of the whole grapes is carried out to extract the free-run must, which is then fermented at a controlled temperature. The wine gains structure thanks to a prolonged ageing on fine lees for at least eight months. The entire production cycle takes place in stainless steel tanks, a technical choice essential to respect the varietal purity of Friulano and maintain its natural gustatory tension.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1868 by Count Teodoro de La Tour, Villa Russiz stands on the renowned hills of Capriva del Friuli. This elegant label is produced from Friulano grapes hand-picked during the coolest hours of September, in order to preserve their exceptional vitality. An authentic expression of the marl terroir of Collio, the wine rests in steel with careful ageing on fine lees for at least eight months. The result is a superbly elegant white, proudly mentioned by the Italian Sommelier Foundation guide for its outstanding quality.
Verkostungsnotiz
Parfüm
Farbe
Geschmack
Servieren bei:
12 - 14 °C
Langlebigkeit:
03 - 05 years
- Gründungsjahr: 1868
- Oenologe: Fabijan Muzic, Giorgio Bertossi
- Flaschen produziert: 250.000
- Hektar: 45
| Name | Villa Russiz Collio Friulano 2025 |
|---|---|
| Typ | White still dry |
| Weinbezeichnung | Collio DOC |
| Jahrgang | 2025 |
| Alkoholgehalt | 13.5% nach Volumen |
| Rebsorten | 100% Friulano/Sauvignon Vert |
| Land | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Anbieter | Villa Russiz |
| Geschichte | History and Curiosities Founded in 1868 by Count Teodoro de La Tour, Villa Russiz stands on the renowned hills of Capriva del Friuli. This elegant label is produced from Friulano grapes hand-picked during the coolest hours of September, in order to preserve their exceptional vitality. An authentic expression of the marl terroir of Collio, the wine rests in steel with careful ageing on fine lees for at least eight months. The result is a superbly elegant white, proudly mentioned by the Italian Sommelier Foundation guide for its outstanding quality. |
| Herkunft | Capriva del Friuli (Gorizia) |
| Klima | Hills with mainly south-facing slopes, benefiting from cool Alpine winds and breezes from the Adriatic Sea |
| Bodenzusammensetzung | Marly |
| Anbausystem | Double overturned (cappuccina) and guyot. |
| Pflanzen pro Hektar | 4500–5000 |
| Ernte | September |
| Produktionsverfahren | Soft pressing of whole grapes, fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks and ageing on fine lees in stainless steel |
| Weinbereitung | Soft pressing of whole grapes, extraction of the free-run must, first racking and fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks; ageing on fine lees for at least 8 months in stainless steel before bottling (8–9 months after the harvest). |
| Reifung | The wine remains on its fine lees for at least 8 months and is then bottled after 8-9 months from the harvest, in stainless steel. |
| Gesamtsäure | 4.9 gr/L |
| Allergene | Enthält Sulfite |