{"product_id":"livon-braide-alte-bianco-2022","title":"Livon Braide Alte Bianco 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBraide Alte Bianco is a still wine by Livon, produced in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This Venezia Giulia is created from an elegant blend of Moscato Giallo, \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e, Picolit and Sauvignon. In the glass, it appears straw yellow with bright golden highlights. The bouquet is finely spiced, enriched with hints of acacia flowers, citrus fruits and apricot. On the palate, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003egreat structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by a pronounced minerality and persistent acidity, leading to a \u003cstrong\u003ecreamy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the historic \u003cstrong\u003eCru Braide Alte\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in Dolegna del Collio in the Ruttars area. The vineyards grow on soils composed of \u003cstrong\u003eclay and marl\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for imparting the typical savoury character. The vines are trained using Guyot and spurred cordon methods, with a density designed to enhance aromatic concentration. Thanks to an \u003cstrong\u003eideal microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plants yield rich fruit, defining a precise style focused on the elegance of the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with manual harvesting, followed by \u003cstrong\u003ecold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e in a horizontal press for eight hours. The must, clarified by decantation, starts fermentation at a controlled temperature in \u003cstrong\u003eAllier oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine then matures in wood for eight months without racking, enhancing the roundness of the palate. After the delicate blending phase, a long \u003cstrong\u003efinal ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the aromatic and flavour evolution of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the exclusive Ruttars Cru, this prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eVenezia Giulia IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the pinnacle of the family-run Livon winery, founded in 1964. Counted among the six company Grand Crus, it is born from meticulous manual harvesting and matures for eight months in \u003cstrong\u003eAllier barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e without any racking. This careful artisanal process forges its pronounced minerality and elegant aromatic embrace: a white wine of extraordinary refinement, consecrated in the wine Olympus by prestigious awards such as the \u003cstrong\u003eTre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Livon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46054024478891,"sku":"59760","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/livon-braide-alte-bianco-2022_59760_1_fad845ef-4739-432e-81a4-8d14ecd9ef2d.webp?v=1773801209","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/livon-braide-alte-bianco-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}