| Origin |
Cialla Valley in the commune of Prepotto (Udine) |
| Climate |
Cjastenet; 3.00 ha; South South West exposure; altitude: 150-200m; Roncjs; 0.56 ha; terraced hills; South South East exposure; altitude: 165-180m; family-owned. |
| Soil composition |
Eocene Marne and Marnous sandstone, alternated with carbonatic blocks. |
| Harvest |
Selective hand-picked harvest. Harvesting time: second half of October. |
| Vinification |
Estate grown and bottled. Prolonged maceration for 4-5 weeks; Native yeasts; Pump-over twice daily. |
| Ageing |
Maturation in French oak barriques for 14-18 months and further ageing in bottles for 30-36 months. Potential ageing in the bottle: 20-25 years with some vintages able to evolve even longer. |
| Pairing |
Pairs well with elegant dishes that recall the spiciness and finesse of the wine. It also marries well with traditional dishes such as roasted white and red meat; meat with light sauces; free range poultry and feathered game; mushroom-based dishes, medium and hard crust cheeses, medium-flavoured cheeses. With ageing, it acquires complexity and elegance and is an excellent accompaniment to white and summer truffles. |
| On offer |
Price Ronchi di Cialla Schioppettino di Cialla 2018 € 36.66
ex VAT
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