Villa Russiz
Collio Friulano 2023
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Friulano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Friulano/Sauvignon Vert |
| Aging | The wine remains on its fine lees for at least 8 months and is then bottled after 8-9 months from the harvest, in stainless steel. |
- Origin Collio DOC: Capriva del Friuli, marl soils and south-facing hills
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Friulano, harvested in 2023, 13.5% vol
- Vinification in steel: gentle pressing, fermentation and 8 months on fine lees
- Aromatic profile: hints of almond and chamomile, with nuances of wildflowers
- Taste: fresh and savoury, notes of citrus and iodine; ideal with shellfish and San Daniele ham
Description
What kind of wine it is
Villa Russiz Collio Friulano is a still white wine made from Friulano grapes, a variety that expresses a fresh, savoury profile with great precision. In appearance, it shows a straw yellow hue enhanced by bright greenish reflections. The aromatic bouquet is characterised by elegant notes of chamomile flowers and almond, enriched by delicate hints of wildflowers. On the palate, it reveals a decisive and rounded sip, where pronounced freshness harmoniously balances citrusy nuances and a vibrant iodised hint with a persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes ripen in Capriva del Friuli, in the hilly area that forms the heart of Collio. The vineyards stretch across south-facing slopes, an ideal environment where the vines benefit from the meeting of cool Alpine winds and breezes from the Adriatic Sea. The character of this white wine is deeply linked to the marl soil, a terrain that the Friulano grape translates into a clear aromatic profile and marked gustatory energy. Villa Russiz has been cultivating its vineyards on these hills since 1868, following the natural vocation of the land.
How it is produced
The grapes are hand-harvested in September, favouring the coolest hours to preserve the aromatic integrity of the bunches. In the winery, a gentle pressing of the whole grapes is carried out to extract the free-run must, which is then fermented at a controlled temperature. The wine gains structure thanks to a prolonged ageing on fine lees for at least eight months. The entire production cycle takes place in stainless steel tanks, a technical choice essential to respect the varietal purity of Friulano and maintain its natural gustatory tension.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1868 by Count Teodoro de La Tour, Villa Russiz stands on the renowned hills of Capriva del Friuli. This elegant label is produced from Friulano grapes hand-picked during the coolest hours of September, in order to preserve their exceptional vitality. An authentic expression of the marl terroir of Collio, the wine rests in steel with careful ageing on fine lees for at least eight months. The result is a superbly elegant white, proudly mentioned by the Italian Sommelier Foundation guide for its outstanding quality.
Awards
-
2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
-
2023
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1868
- Oenologist: Fabijan Muzic, Giorgio Bertossi
- Bottles produced: 250.000
- Hectares: 45
Théodore de La Tour was the first to understand the essence that made Collio wines great worldwide. Here, the extraordinary microclimate can offer the maximum benefits in the encounter between the cool winds of the Julian Alps and the sea breezes of the nearby Adriatic, and both softened in the perfectly exposed hills of Capriva del Friuli.
Therefore, this gave rise to what is still today the fundamental basis of Villa Russiz: new varieties best suited to the territory and capable of developing quality at the highest levels, a marvellous cellar with large vaults that is entirely underground, and a passion and constant commitment to attention to detail from the vineyard, to the wine factory, to the bottle.
Villa Russiz was and still is a symbol of generosity and sentiment. The sentiment of Elvine Ritter who, after the death of her husband in 1894, continued the count's commitment until she was overwhelmed by the events of the First World War and decided to leave the estate. Later, the generosity of the noblewoman Adele Cerruti took the form of vital help and support for children, which continues to this day, with the configuration of Villa Russiz into a non-profit organisation. The meticulous passion for viticulture is more alive today than ever at Villa Russiz, in the 94 hectares that make up the estate, 30 of which are given over to vineyards, with particular attention to keeping the number of vines per hectare between 4,500 and 7,000, thus guaranteeing grapes of great concentration. The wines of Villa Russiz are all part of the Collio DOCG, as are the three crus: Sauvignon de La Tour, Graf de La Tour and Grafin de La Tour. These three crus are the company's flagship for a modern quest for maximum quality, a coherent path of development and for creating great wines of international standing. Read more
| Name | Villa Russiz Collio Friulano 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still dry |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Friulano/Sauvignon Vert |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Villa Russiz |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1868 by Count Teodoro de La Tour, Villa Russiz stands on the renowned hills of Capriva del Friuli. This elegant label is produced from Friulano grapes hand-picked during the coolest hours of September, in order to preserve their exceptional vitality. An authentic expression of the marl terroir of Collio, the wine rests in steel with careful ageing on fine lees for at least eight months. The result is a superbly elegant white, proudly mentioned by the Italian Sommelier Foundation guide for its outstanding quality. |
| Origin | Capriva del Friuli (Gorizia) |
| Climate | Hills with mainly south-facing slopes, benefiting from cool Alpine winds and breezes from the Adriatic Sea |
| Soil composition | Marly |
| Cultivation system | Double overturned (cappuccina) and guyot. |
| Plants per hectare | 4500–5000 |
| Harvest | September |
| Production technique | Soft pressing of whole grapes, fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks and ageing on fine lees in stainless steel |
| Wine making | Soft pressing of whole grapes, extraction of the free-run must, first racking and fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks; ageing on fine lees for at least 8 months in stainless steel before bottling (8–9 months after the harvest). |
| Aging | The wine remains on its fine lees for at least 8 months and is then bottled after 8-9 months from the harvest, in stainless steel. |
| Total acidity | 4.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |