Villa Russiz
Collio Pinot Bianco 2024
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Pinot Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Aging | The wine remains on the fine lees for at least 8 months before bottling (bottled 8-9 months after the harvest). |
- Identity: Still white wine Collio DOC 2024, made from 100% Pinot Bianco, 14% vol
- Aromas: Notes of wildflowers, citrus peel, pear, plum and a mineral hint
- Taste: Freshness and savouriness, silky texture, good balance and persistent finish
- Vinification: Hand-picked, gentle pressing, aged on fine lees for 8 months
- Serving: 12-14 °C, ideal with starters, risottos, seafood or vegetable first courses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Villa Russiz Collio Pinot Bianco is a still white wine that expresses the elegance of Pinot Bianco. On the nose, it offers a fragrant bouquet of wildflowers, citrus fruits and golden apple. On the palate, it presents a fresh and savoury profile, with a silky texture that balances the structure and a persistent finish. It pairs perfectly with delicate starters, vegetable risottos and seafood first courses.
Where it comes from
This label originates in Capriva del Friuli, in the heart of Collio. The Villa Russiz vineyards, facing south, grow on entirely marl soil which gives the sip a distinct mineral character. The unique microclimate, tempered by the Adriatic Sea and protected by the Julian Alps, encourages optimal ripening. These conditions allow the grapes to develop pronounced aromas and a consistent freshness.
How it is produced
Production begins with manual harvesting in the morning to preserve the fragrance of the grapes. In the winery, the whole bunches undergo a gentle pressing. The free-run must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to protect the integrity of the aromas. This is followed by ageing on fine lees for at least eight months, a key step to enrich the texture and define the sensory profile before bottling.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1868, Villa Russiz is an estate whose roots are intertwined with a profound legacy of passion and generosity. On the marl hills of Capriva del Friuli, the meticulous care of the vineyards is combined with a microclimate influenced by the Adriatic Sea and the Julian Alps. From this natural harmony comes an elegant Pinot Bianco that enhances the purest expression of the Collio DOC, celebrating a centuries-old vocation of unparalleled excellence.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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 Pinot Bianco 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Villa Russiz |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1868, Villa Russiz is an estate whose roots are intertwined with a profound legacy of passion and generosity. On the marl hills of Capriva del Friuli, the meticulous care of the vineyards is combined with a microclimate influenced by the Adriatic Sea and the Julian Alps. From this natural harmony comes an elegant Pinot Bianco that enhances the purest expression of the Collio DOC, celebrating a centuries-old vocation of unparalleled excellence. |
| Origin | Capriva del Friuli (Gorizia), Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italia |
| Soil composition | Entirely marly soil |
| Cultivation system | Double cordon and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 4500 - 5000 |
| Harvest | 13 September |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; soft pressing with a pneumatic press; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature; ageing on fine lees for at least 8 months |
| Wine making | The whole grapes are gently pressed; the free-run must, after an initial racking, ferments in temperature-controlled tanks. The wine ages on the fine lees for at least 8 months before bottling. |
| Aging | The wine remains on the fine lees for at least 8 months before bottling (bottled 8-9 months after the harvest). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |