Nose
Pear, medlar, elderberry, wisteria, lily of the valley, lime. Characteristic notes of apple and grapefruit, mineral tones in the background. Balanced and creamy.
Palate
Elegant, fresh and intense; green apple, with a pleasant citrus sensation, notes of white peach. It expresses a delicate crisp vibrancy and an aftertaste of almond.
Growing Conditions
Literally “hillside of flowers”. In springtime our hills are full of flowering trees of every type such as: acacia, wisteria, cherry. The green fields turn into white and yellow which are the colours of the blooming primroses, daisies and dandelions
- Appellation: Conegliano Valdobbiadene superiore D.O.C.G. – Rive di Colfosco.
- Soil profile: hilly, of moranic origin, heterogeneous, medium texture, mainly clayey, rocks absent, permeable.
- Average vineyard altitude: 160 meters
- Climate: moderately continental, cold winters and very sunny, windy and never sultry summers.
Harvest
September, exclusively by hand in baskets
- Vineyard yield: Not exceeding 13 tons
Winemaking
Soft pressing of whole bunches, fermentation in steel tanks at controlled temperature.
Second fermentation into stainless steel tank, aging for over 30 days
- Pressure: 4.50 bar
Appearance
Pale straw yellow, soft mousse, tiny and persisting bubbles.
Food Pairing
Raw shrimp with lemon juice, zucchini and prawn pasta, grilled shellfish, seared tuna or swordfish, fish tartare, fried foods.