{"product_id":"colmello-di-grotta-friuli-isonzo-friulano-2021","title":"Colmello di Grotta Friuli Isonzo Friulano 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFriuli Isonzo Friulano by Colmello di Grotta is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that represents the most authentic expression of the grape variety in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow hue enhanced by delicate citrus reflections. The bouquet is broad and enveloping, characterised by distinct \u003cstrong\u003eacacia flower notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it offers a dry, full and warm sip, finishing with a characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eslightly bitter almond finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinctive trait of the Friulano grape, vinified in steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Farra d’Isonzo, in the heart of the Friuli Isonzo denomination. The vines, cultivated at eighty metres above sea level using the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot trellis system\u003c\/strong\u003e, have an average age of thirty years. The roots delve into \u003cstrong\u003ealluvial soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in gravel and clay. This specific geological composition ensures excellent natural drainage and gives the wine a significant structure, precisely defining the \u003cstrong\u003evarietal profile\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes signed by Colmello di Grotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins in the last ten days of September with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once in the cellar, the grapes undergo a \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting from seven to twelve days, a crucial step to extract texture and aromatic intensity. Fermentation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature, using selected yeasts. The choice to use only steel allows the fragrance of the fruit and the freshness of the wine to remain unaltered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine \u003cstrong\u003eorganic white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e originates in Farra d’Isonzo, within the Friuli Isonzo DOC. The thirty-year-old vines thrive on alluvial and gravelly soils at an altitude of 80 metres, giving the wine excellent structure. Since the very first vintage in 1992, the Colmello di Grotta winery has enhanced its grapes through meticulous manual harvesting at the end of September. The careful \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e for 7-12 days and subsequent vinification in stainless steel alone preserve the intense \u003cstrong\u003earomatic clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e and elegance of this captivating 2021 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Colmello di Grotta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46460334080171,"sku":"61228","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/colmello-di-grotta-friuli-isonzo-friulano-2021_61228_1_9664f493-7247-4f88-b7fc-bfba7b7079fd.webp?v=1779978103","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/colmello-di-grotta-friuli-isonzo-friulano-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}