| Origin |
Cormons, Mariano del Friuli (GO) |
| Soil composition |
Alluvial allochthonous soil with excellent drainage and good fertility; sufficient rainfall appropriate to vine growing. |
| Cultivation system |
Cappuccina or double-arched cane (older vines); simple Guyot for new plantings. |
| Harvest |
Manual, chiefly in the early hours of the morning; the selected bunches are transferred to small crates. End of October. |
| Production technique |
Grass between alternate rows. Bunch cutting, according to the season, to maintain a consistent yield per vine. Old leaves near the grape bunches are removed to keep the grapes healthy and complete ripening.een alternate rows. Bunch cutting, according to the season, to maintain a consistent yield per vine. Old leaves near the grape bunches are removed to keep the grapes healthy and complete. |
| Vinification |
Careful destemming. Fermentation on the skins. Wine is drawn off after 4 - 7 days. Light pressing of the skins. Wine left in contact with lees for a long period. |
| Pairing |
An ideal wine with fine game; excellent with all kinds of meat or full-flavoured cheese. |