Tocai Friulano DOC Collio '05   

• Region: Montona (Cormons).
• Output 12000 bottles.
• Grape variety Tocai Friulano.
• Soil: marl and sandstone at an altitude of 170 m. whit south east exposure.
• Production method: Grapes are harvested manually in the last third of September and prior to October. Fermentation lasts 10 days in stainless steel and in small oak barrels in their second term of use. The temperature is maintained at 19/20°C via an electronically controlled refrigeration plant.
• Ageing:  Ageing consists of a period in stainless steel tanks in the presence of selected yeasts and in barriques in their second term of use, for a total period of 6 months prior to bottling (April/May)
• Appearance: straw with green tinges
• Nose: intense, full; varietal when young and reminiscent of acacia flowers; grows spicy and complex with age
• Palate: dry, full, warm, a hint of almond bitterness on the aftertaste, characteristic of this variety
• Alcohol abv: 13 %.
• Serving temperature: 10-12°C.
• Serving suggestions: antipasti and first courses.
• Duemila Vini: 4 bunches (2002-2003-2004).
• Gambero Rosso: 2 glass (2002-2003-2004);
• Price: 8,15 GBP