{"product_id":"villa-russiz-collio-pinot-grigio-2024","title":"Villa Russiz Collio Pinot Grigio 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVilla Russiz \u003cstrong\u003eCollio\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Grigio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a still white wine with an elegant profile. Made from \u003cstrong\u003ePinot Grigio\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it displays a bright straw yellow colour. On the nose, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003efruity and complex bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e, with clear notes of peach, pear and wildflowers. On the palate, it delivers a \u003cstrong\u003efresh and savoury sip\u003c\/strong\u003e, with excellent balance and a clean finish, ideal for accompanying seafood starters and light first courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from the \u003cstrong\u003ehills of Collio\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Capriva del Friuli area. The vineyards, facing south, east and west, benefit from a climate influenced by the winds of the Julian Alps and Adriatic breezes. The \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in marl and stones, give the wine a distinct mineral identity. The vines are cultivated using \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot\u003c\/strong\u003e and double cordon systems by Villa Russiz, an estate dedicated to this region since 1868.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with the \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes in the coolest hours of the morning. In the winery, a \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e of whole bunches is carried out to extract only the free-run must. After an initial racking, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to preserve the aromatic integrity. The wine then matures through \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for at least eight months, always in steel, gaining depth and structure before final bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1868 by Théodore de la Tour, \u003cstrong\u003eVilla Russiz\u003c\/strong\u003e combines an excellent winemaking tradition with a profound spirit of solidarity, born from the donation of the estate for the establishment of an orphanage. This noble mission lives on in the esteemed \u003cstrong\u003eCollio Pinot Grigio\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result of meticulous viticulture on the renowned slopes of Capriva del Friuli. Produced under the expert guidance of oenologist Gianni Menotti and matured in evocative underground cellars, this 2023 vintage wine reaches heights of absolute quality, recognised with the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003e2 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso\u003c\/strong\u003e award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Villa Russiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373272776875,"sku":"62143","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/villa-russiz-collio-pinot-grigio-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}