Pignolo Colli Orientali del Friuli Doc 2015
Ronchi di Cialla
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Pignolo is named after the grape variety from which it is made. The grapes are grown in Cialla, in the municipality of Prepotto, in two small vineyards, the Squarzulis, which rises between 240 and 270 meters above sea level, and the Cernetig vineyard, which rises about 160 meters above sea level. The vines are about 16 years old and grow on marl and sandstone soil with a microclimate originating from the mild currents from the Adriatic Sea that meet the Julian Pre-Alps. The Pignolo grape variety owes its name to the very small, compact bunch with a shape resembling a pine cone. Some documents from the 12th century report that the city of Udine used Pignolo wine as a welcome gift for influential people. Around 1950 Pignolo was almost extinct; it was rescued and and rediscovered thanks to the cultivation of the monks of Rosazzo Abbey. It is very sensitive to high temperatures but needs heat to reach full maturity, and is not very resistant to powdery mildew and phylloxera, but despite this there are still some plants without American grafting.
Intense ruby red with violet hues. Ripe red fruits, spices, balsamic notes. Full, enveloping, warm, slightly tannic, acidic, balanced, lingering.
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Eocene marls and marly sandstones
16 years old
1 ha
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Mid-October
Fermentation and maceration for 20 days in stainless steel, with pumping over twice a day. Aged for 36 months in 80% French oak and 20% Slavonian oak barrels, then 20 months in bottle.
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