Collavini Colli Orientali del Friuli Forresco 2011

Collavini Colli Orientali del Friuli Forresco 2011

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Collavini, 0,75 l - 14.00%
80% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, 20% Pignolo

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How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Collavini Colli Orientali del Friuli Forresco 2011
A 40-40-20 blend of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, Refosco di Faedis and Pignolo grown on the hillslopes of Colli Orientali del Friuli.

Colour

Deep, strong, ruby-red, almost impenetrable.

Bouquet

The nose discloses an absolute complexity, with precise and intense hints of currant, wild blackberry and plum.

Flavour

The smell power extends involving the palate with a series of balsamic and spicy sensations of a rare complexity. The gently strong tannins close with a never-ending aftertaste.

Pairing

Meat
Game

Features

Name Collavini Colli Orientali del Friuli Forresco 2011
Type Red still
Classification DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli Rosso
Year 2011
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 80% Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, 20% Pignolo
Country Italy
Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Origin Corno di Rosazzo and Faedis
Cultivation system Single and double Guyot
No. plants per hectare 4500
Yield per hectare 70 q
Harvest Middle of October
Production technique The ripe grapes are picked in trays and placed in drying rooms to concentrate their aroma compounds and flavours.
Vinification Next, they are destemmed and macerated on the skins for about three weeks in temperature-controlled automatic fermentation tanks.
Ageing From the following spring, Forresco stays for 24 months in Allier and Tronçais oak barriques before maturing in bottle for a further 24 months.
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

James Suckling
93/100 
2011
xtraWine
90/100 
2011
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2007
Robert Parker
87/100 
2007
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2007
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2007
Collavini
From this winery:

Located in Corno di Rosazzo, recognized as one of the most productive wine-making areas of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the Collavini head office resides in the former Villa of the Zucco-Cuccagna noble family. The winery is set in a fine example of a XVI c...

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