| Kevin's comments: Refosco, a native grape of Friuli, produces wines with strong blackberrry and raspberry notes that combine with a slightly herbal background. |
EUGENIO COLLAVINI, FRIULI VENEZIA-GIULIA
Founded by Eugenio Collavini in 1896, this family owned house is now run by Manlio Collavini together with his three sons. Located near Udine they were among the first to vinify Ribolla Gialla (an ancient local variety) and to implement new winemaking technologies. Collavini prides itsself on its clean, modern style wines while still retaining the traditions and grape varieties native to the area.
Their flagship white wine Broy 2003 made from Chardonnay, Tocai and Sauvignon was awarded the coveted 3 Bicchieri in the 2005 gambero Rossoas was the 2004 in the 2006 edition.
The Collio region, a strip of hills against the Slovenian border, was only reunited with Italy after the FirstWorld War. This region is reputed to have one of Europe?s mostpriviledged micro-climates for white wines which dominate theregion, while the red wines are also noted for their appeal. Collio wines are rather more intense than the wines from Friuli and have an impressive richness and length. Isonzo is a small DOC in the extreme north east of Italy in the Friuli region.
REFOSCO DOC FRIULI ISONZO PUCINO
Grapes: 100% Refosco grapes from vineyards around San Canzian d'Isonzo
Note: Refosco is one of the most sought after native grapes of Friuli whose origins can be traced back to the reign of Emperor Augustus and said to be a favorite wine of his wife Livia. Refosco Pucino is made in a style to be drunk young and it is a family tradition to bottle the new vintage each year on Valentine's Day..
Winemaking; Partial carbonic maceration. The maceration on skins lasts approximately 10 days.
Harvest: By hand at the end of September Yield: 9,000 KG/Hectare
Density: 4,000 vines per Hectare Trailing: Spurred rows
Colour: Intense ruby red
Serve: At 15C to accompany fish dishes such as Turbot and fried fish and white meats.
Taste: Refosco, a native grape of Friuli, produces wines with strong blackberry and raspberry notes that combine with a slightly herbal background.
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