LINEA CRU

Cumins

PICOLIT - D.O.C. COLLIO

VINEYARD — Cumins, Ruttars, Dolegna del Collio, south-facing
KIND OF GROUND — Marl and sandstone
GRAPE — Picolit
TYPE OF CULTIVATION — Capovolto

VINIFICATION AND REFINING — Hand-picked harvest in small crates. Grapes are dried for about 30 days. After the drying period, gentle destemming and pressing take place. Fermentation and subsequent aging occur in French oak barriques. After an appropriate aging period of approximately 10 months, the wine is blended and bottled.

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS — Intense golden yellow in color, this wine expresses itself with fruity and delicate notes, along with spices. Aromas of acacia honey, almond, and stewed peach. On the palate, it is enveloping, full, and silky, with remarkable persistence.

DRINK WITH — Ideal with dry biscuits at the end of a meal but pairs perfectly also with aged cheeses. Fantastic with gorgonzola and seared foie gras with onion marmalade.

LONGEVITY — 15 – 20 years.

SERVE AT —10-12°C.