Cantina 837
Piwi Prinzipi 2024
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Solaris |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for several months. |
- Origin and vintage: Sparkling white wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 2024 harvest, 0.75 l bottle
- Grape variety and alcohol: Made from 100% Solaris, 11.5% vol; fine and persistent perlage
- Aromatic bouquet: Notes of flowers, quince, citrus fruits, chestnut blossom and yeast
- Taste and finish: Savoury and fruity, well-balanced; long finish with an almond note
- Production and serving: Fermented in steel, matured on the lees; serve at 8–10 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Piwi Prinzipi is a sparkling white wine produced in Friuli-Venezia Giulia by Cantina 837, made from the vinification of Solaris grapes. This grape variety gives the glass a straw yellow colour with bright lime-hued reflections, enhanced by a very fine and persistent perlage. On the nose, the bouquet ranges from notes of quince, citrus fruits and chestnut flowers, enriched by hints of meadow grass on a delicately yeasty background. On the palate, it reveals a savoury body that combines freshness and character, finishing with an elegant, almondy aftertaste.
Where it comes from
Production begins in Forni di Sotto, where the vineyards grow at eight hundred and fifty metres above sea level, immersed in a harsh mountain climate. The vines, facing east to west, sink their roots into soils composed of clayey silt, a factor that gives the wine a compact structure and pronounced savouriness. In this unique terroir, viticulture follows sustainable practices, making the most of the grape's natural resistance to minimise interventions in the field. The chosen name is a reference to the concept of beginning and the deep connection with the natural environment.
How it is produced
The grapes are harvested in September, followed by vinification aimed at preserving the integrity of the varietal aromas. The must undergoes fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature, ensuring a clear aromatic profile. This is followed by careful ageing on the lees, a step that gives the wine balance and a pleasant, enveloping sensation on the palate. Served chilled, this white wine elegantly accompanies vegetarian dishes, and also pairs perfectly with cheeses, white meats and small dry pastries.
History and Curiosities
Born from the passion of three friends for the Friulian terroir, Piwi Prinzipi represents a new beginning at an altitude of 850 metres. This sparkling white wine showcases Solaris grapes, a heroic variety capable of withstanding the mountain climate and enabling sustainable viticulture without fungicides. The delicate fermentation in steel and ageing on the lees preserve its authentic aromas, the offspring of a vibrant loamy-clay soil. The Latin name refers precisely to the concept of “beginning”, demonstrating a deep attention to the land and absolute respect for nature.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
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| Name | Cantina 837 Piwi Prinzipi 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White bubbly |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 11.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Solaris |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Cantina 837 |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the passion of three friends for the Friulian terroir, Piwi Prinzipi represents a new beginning at an altitude of 850 metres. This sparkling white wine showcases Solaris grapes, a heroic variety capable of withstanding the mountain climate and enabling sustainable viticulture without fungicides. The delicate fermentation in steel and ageing on the lees preserve its authentic aromas, the offspring of a vibrant loamy-clay soil. The Latin name refers precisely to the concept of "beginning", demonstrating a deep attention to the land and absolute respect for nature. |
| Origin | Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy |
| Climate | Mountain climate |
| Soil composition | Limo argilloso a tessitura franca. |
| Cultivation system | Modified bush |
| Harvest | September |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature; ageing on the lees for several months; PIWI variety (fungus-resistant vine). |
| Wine making | Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature to preserve the varietal aromas; this is followed by ageing on the lees for several months. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for several months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |