Torre Rosazza
Friuli Grave Chardonnay 2024
| Denomination | DOC Friuli Grave Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for at least three months. |
- Identity: Still white wine Friuli Grave DOC, 100% Chardonnay 2024, 13% vol
- Aroma: Fruity scent of apple, pear and white peach with light floral notes
- Taste: Fresh and structured flavour, lively acidity; dry and clean finish
- Vinification: Gentle pressing, fermentation in steel at 15–16 °C, aged on the lees for 3 months
- Pairings: Ideal with fish, seafood carpaccio, vegetables, white meats and fresh cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Torre Rosazza Friuli Grave Chardonnay is a still white wine with a bright straw yellow colour. Vinified as a single varietal, Chardonnay offers an aromatic bouquet of apple, pear and white peach, intertwined with delicate floral notes. On the palate, it reveals an enveloping structure combined with a lively citrus freshness. This balanced glass culminates in a dry and clean finish, making it the ideal companion for elegant seafood carpaccio and delicate white meats.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in Oleis di Manzano, in the prestigious Friuli Grave area, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The vineyards stretch across the Friulian plain, dominated by distinctive gravelly soils that profoundly influence the aromatic profile of the grapes. This pedological context is crucial in giving the wine its pronounced fragrance and lively acidity. Torre Rosazza manages its plots using organic practices, enhancing the territorial expression.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place at the beginning of September, followed by gentle pressing of the grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, preserving the varietal's aromatic clarity. The process continues with targeted ageing on the lees for at least three months. This oenological practice enriches the flavour profile, giving the wine a good body and a solid structural balance on the palate.
History and Curiosities
Originating from Oleis di Manzano, this Chardonnay embodies the essence of Friuli’s gravelly soils. The Torre Rosazza winery, founded in 1972, skilfully combines tradition and innovation under the guidance of oenologist Enrico Raddi. The organic grapes, harvested at the beginning of September, give rise to a wine that matures thanks to careful ageing on the lees for at least three months in steel tanks. This process gives the Friuli Grave DOC an enveloping structure and lively freshness, celebrating the authentic elegance and natural richness of the Friulian territory.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1972
- Oenologist: Enrico Raddi
- Bottles produced: 240.000
- Hectares: 74
In the Colli Orientali del Friuli, and especially in Torre Rosazza, the growing of grapevines has a very ancient history. Already known in Roman times, grapes were also grown in the Middle Ages, along with other crops such as olives and grains. In those years, wine was a commodity or a bargaining chip that demonstrated a family’s wealth.
Noble elegance. The history of Torre Rosazza has been tied to the Antonini family, part of the Udine nobility, since the 1600s. Already the lords of the agricultural estate, the Antonini restored the medieval tower and built the villa that became their home in the hills: Turris Rosacea.
After the Antonini, Torre Rosazza passed to the De Marchi family. But more than any other event, the biggest mark on its history was left by the two World Wars. After the Battle of Caporetto, the estate came under Austrian control before returning to Italy at the end of the war. During the World War II it was the scene of fighting between the German occupation army and the Italian Resistance. Read more
| Name | Torre Rosazza Friuli Grave Chardonnay 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Friuli Grave DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Torre Rosazza |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from Oleis di Manzano, this Chardonnay embodies the essence of Friuli’s gravelly soils. The Torre Rosazza winery, founded in 1972, skilfully combines tradition and innovation under the guidance of oenologist Enrico Raddi. The organic grapes, harvested at the beginning of September, give rise to a wine that matures thanks to careful ageing on the lees for at least three months in steel tanks. This process gives the Friuli Grave DOC an enveloping structure and lively freshness, celebrating the authentic elegance and natural richness of the Friulian territory. |
| Origin | Oleis di Manzano (Udine) |
| Soil composition | Suoli ghiaiosi |
| Harvest | Early September |
| Fermentation temperature | 15–16 °C |
| Production technique | Soft pressing; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (15–16 °C); ageing on the lees (sur lie) for at least three months |
| Wine making | Soft pressing; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 15–16 °C; ageing on the lees (sur lie) for at least three months. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for at least three months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |