Verduzzo
Verduzzo is a white Italian wine grape grown predominantly in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeast Italy and found in significant plantings in the Piave Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) of the Veneto region. The grape is used in varietal and blended wines because it has as the potential to create a wide variety of wine styles.
Verduzzo Doc Piave “Il Tralcetto” is robust, with solid body and balanced alcohol content and with an impressive fruity flavour and notes of spices.
Wine description |
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| Appellation | D.O.C. Piave |
| Soil type | Clayey |
| Vineyard | Fontanelle |
| Grapes | Verduzzo 100% |
| Training system | Sylvoz and cordone sperato |
| N°of vines-hectare | 4.000 |
| Per-hectare yield | 110 q – 85 q |
| Harvest period | First week of October |
| Vinification | Grapes are removed from the bounches and lighty pressed with a must yield of 60%. 15 day fermentation with cultured yeasts at 14°C |
| Ageing | Stainless steel tanks 4 months, bottle 3 months |
Tasting notes |
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| Colour | Gold tinged straw yellow |
| Aroma | Pleasing, fruity, with notes of spice |
| Taste | velvety, crisp and fruity, leisurely finish |
| Serving suggestions | Enjoy with light hors d'oeuvres, soups and seafood in general |
| How to serve | In tulipes shape glass, at 8°C |
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