Chardonnay Friuli DOC
REGION: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
CHARACTERISTICS
Acidity: ●●●●●
Fruit: ●●●○○
Tannin: ●●○○○
Sweetness: ●●●●○
Body: ●●●●○
Friuli Grave, as its name suggests, is a flat valley with soils made of large stones. The stones heat up during the day & cool at night, helping ripen the grapes during the day, while maintaining their characteristically high acidity. The location’s temperatures are also regulated via the Adriatic Sea, which helps bring out the nuanced flavors of this Chardonnay.
Color: light golden yellow
Nose: golden apple & fresh bread
Flavor/Finish: fresh apple, pineapple & white almond, with vibrant citrus accents; soft & creamy, with balanced acidity
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Food Pairing: versatile wine - great as an aperitif; lean hors d’oeuvres, soups, pasta, rice, eggs & seafood
Process: must extracted from the pulp by soft pressing; separated from the skins before fermentation under controlled temperatures; fining in bottle
Serving Temperature: 50 - 52 °F
Alcohol: 12.5%
Awards:
91 POINTS JAMESSUCKLING.COM