Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
The Collio region, a strip of hills bordering Slovenia, is reputed to have one of Europe’s most privileged microclimates for white wines, while the red wines are also noted for their appeal. Founded by Eugenio Collavini in 1896, this family-owned winery is now run by Manlio Collavini together with his sons Giovanni and Luigi. Located in Corno di Rosazzo, they were the first to make a sparkling wine out of Ribolla Gialla – an ancient local variety – and to implement new wine making technologies. Collavini prides itself on its clean, modern style wines, while still retaining the traditions and grape varieties native to the area. Collavini’s ‘Broy’ is a multiple TreBicchieri winner and is recognised as one of Italy’s top white wines. As keen dog lovers, the Collavini’s very first pet Dachshund ‘Ribolla’ is portrayed on the label.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The grapes were produced in the Corno di Rosazzo, Premariacco, Cividale del Fruili and Faedis territories, within the DOC Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Both Spur Cordon and Guyot training methods are used on the vines, which are planted at a density of 4,600 to 5,000 per hectare. The soils in the vineyard are mainly made up of marl and clay, which offer good water retention properties to sustain the vines through the warm summers. Gentle sea breezes come from the Adriatic Sea, which keep the vines dry and healthy, while the Alps protect the vineyards from cold, northerly winds. Warm days and cool nights offer the perfect combination to allow slow maturation of the grapes, maintaining a beautiful balance between natural acidity and sugar levels.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were destemmed and then cold macerated at 4°C for a week, in order to carefully extract the fruit flavours from the skins. A brief fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Maturation and ageing continued in the tank until the following spring, retaining freshness and the purity of fruit from the Refosco dal Peduncolo variety.

OUR TASTING NOTE:
Friuli’s native grape, Refosco, shows vibrant and fresh aromas of briary fruit and raspberry, complemented by subtle hints of liquorice. Light-bodied with beautiful balance and delicate herbaceous notes leading to a fresh and elegant finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 100%.