Picolit
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Ambassador of Friuli on the table of the Kings, Popes and Emperors since it was grown by the Count Fabio Asquini on the Hills of Fagagna, the Picolit has been the real pearl amongst the Friuli wines again for 25 years.
It’s not that prevalent because of a genetic disease - the flower abortion, which at the same time is the reason why a universe of flavours concentrates in its few grapes. Picolit Valchiarò 2003 is great with fois gras. The meditation wine.
Serve at 14-16°C (57-61°F). -
Vintage production
4,5 hl -
Bottles q.ty
900 bottles da 0,500 lt -
Grapes specifications
Grape: 100% Picolit
Vineyards location: Pradis and Ronchis
Vineyards area: Ha 0,5000
Vineyards average age: 32 years
Vineyards/hectar: 3700
Yield/hectar: 2500 kg
Yield/vineyard: 0,67 kg
Growing method: Guyot
Vintage time: September, 25th, 2003
Vintage method: Manually in wooden chests -
Vinification techniques
Bunches dried in wooden chests till December, 10th, 2004.
Grapes softly destemmed and crushed.
Must filtration via decantation.
Fermentation achieved by adding selected yeasts.
Fermentation temperature 18-20°C (64-68°F).
Maturation in barriques for 12 months, than ageing in glass bottles.
