Vineyard: Colle di Montebello in Fornalis di Cividale
Soil: Sandstone marl of Eocene origin
Type of wine: Dry white
Grape variety: 100% Malvasia Istriana
Harvest: Late, manual, in boxes with selection of the bunches
Vinification: Destemming and temperature reduction; cryomaceration; soft pressing and natural cold settling; fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks; bottle aging
Alcohol content: Depending on the weather pattern of the vintages, alcohol content may vary from 12.50% to 13.50%
Wine longevity: 5 years and more
Organoleptic characteristics: Straw-yellow color with greenish reflections; intense bouquet with mineral and fruity notes, mainly hints of flint, white peach and aromatic herbs; soft on the palate, with discreet savoriness and balanced acidity, harmonious overall
Serving temperature: 10°-12° C
Food pairing: Ideal as an aperitif, with fish dishes, especially shellfish and lobster, vegetable risottos