La Castellada
Collio Pinot Grigio 2019
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Pinot Grigio |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 12 months in stainless steel tanks. Bottled without filtration. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Pinot Grigio, Collio DOC designation in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Oslavia vineyards: Altitude 175m, Eocene marl Ponca soil; vines aged 24-45 years
- Oak vinification: 15-day fermentation in open Slavonian oak vats
- Extended ageing: 24 months in large casks, 12 in stainless steel; bottled unfiltered
- Serving and pairings: Decant for 1 hour at 15°C; suitable for sushi, lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Castellada Collio Pinot Grigio is a white wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia made from Pinot Grigio grapes. This expression of Collio stands out for its deep structure and clear aromas, thanks to fermentation in open vats. On the palate, it offers a textured sip characterised by vibrant flavour tension. It is ideal for pairing harmoniously with lean fish and sushi, delicate first courses and cheeses.
Where it comes from
The vineyards are located in the Oslavia area, in Gorizia, at an altitude of 175 metres with exposures ranging from north-east to west. The vines, aged between 24 and 45 years, take root in the typical marl of Eocene origin, locally known as Ponca. Careful vineyard management limits yields to just 45 quintals per hectare, ensuring the expressive density that defines the profile of this Collio Pinot Grigio.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting and destemming, the grapes ferment for 15 days in open Slavonian oak vats. Maturation continues for 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a further 12 months in steel tanks, allowing the wine to stabilise precisely. The process ends without filtration to preserve the integrity of the original material. To best appreciate its nuances, it is recommended to decant for an hour and serve at 15°C.
History and Curiosities
Pinot Grigio La Castellada 2019 originates in Oslavia, with its roots deep in the precious Ponca Eocene marl. The result of historic vineyards, this fine Collio DOC is made from hand-picked grapes and vinified with dedication. Fermentation in open oak vats is followed by a slow maturation of two years in large Slavonian oak barrels and one year in stainless steel. Bottled without filtration, the wine preserves an authentic soul and a profound structure. Each sip elegantly and harmoniously reflects the great vocation of this extraordinary region.
Awards
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2019
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1985
- Oenologist: Stefano Bensa
- Bottles produced: 25.000
- Hectares: 10
The farm consists of 10 hectares of vineyards, 5 of which are populated by very old plants (45-55 years of age) and the other half by younger plants but with a lower yield to reach more maturations and concentrations of sugars. The microclimate is determined by thermal excursions and a fresh and ventilated air that comes from the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea while the ground floor has sandy sediments of rocks and sandstones of Eocene origin. The cultivation technique admits the exclusive use of sulfur and sulfur sulphate and roping along the rows, playing the role of water regulator, does not require irrigation.
The preference for natural techniques is evident also in the cellar, where traditional oenological techniques are followed with great rigor. All grapes ferment in contact with skins in truncated tin for longer or lesser periods and under the action of indigenous yeasts only. The wines then affinate in barriques or large barrels for one or two years and then in steel for another year to come, finally bottled without filtration. In bottle, the wine ripens at least a year before the market is released.
Ideal pedoclimatic conditions, strict cultivation, and a cellar work that is limited to minimal and non-invasive interventions, investing in ripening time, are the basis of an elegant and refined production that has been able to attract the attention of enthusiastic enthusiasts all over the world. world. The unmistakable magic of the grapes of Oslavia, preserved in the cellar with patience and absolute respect for tradition for several years, reaches the maximum expression in the bottles of La Castellada and emits into the glass unique and unmistakable emotions. Read more
| Name | La Castellada Collio Pinot Grigio 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | La Castellada |
| Story | History and Curiosities Pinot Grigio La Castellada 2019 originates in Oslavia, with its roots deep in the precious Ponca Eocene marl. The result of historic vineyards, this fine Collio DOC is made from hand-picked grapes and vinified with dedication. Fermentation in open oak vats is followed by a slow maturation of two years in large Slavonian oak barrels and one year in stainless steel. Bottled without filtration, the wine preserves an authentic soul and a profound structure. Each sip elegantly and harmoniously reflects the great vocation of this extraordinary region. |
| Origin | Gorizia, Oslavia |
| Soil composition | Marna di origine eocenica (Ponca) |
| Yield per hectare | 45 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | From 18 September |
| Fermentation | 15 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in open Slavonian oak vats; bottling without filtration |
| Wine making | The grape bunches were destemmed and the crushed grapes were left to ferment in open Slavonian oak vats for 15 days. |
| Aging | 24 months in large Slavonian oak barrels and 12 months in stainless steel tanks. Bottled without filtration. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |