Wine Collio Chardonnay DOC 2008
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Chardonnay: 100%
Tasting Notes
Wine of yellow straw color with a golden hue.
The wine has a fresh, well-structured fruit taste.
The wine has a scent with notes of exotic fruits, pineapple, pears and apples.
Wine is an excellent aperitif and goes well with fish dishes and soups.
Interesting Facts
Collio Chardonnay - white mineral wine from Marco Felluga. Vineyards farms are located in the municipality of San Floriano at an altitude of 250 m above sea level and in the municipalities of Cormons and Farraday 'Isonzo at a height of 80 m. The soils are clay-limestone with layers of sandstone. The proximity of the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, creating a unique microclimate, which is obtained through the complex wine with a beautiful structure. Collio Chardonnay grapes for hand picked in mid-September. After a brief period destemming cold maceration. Fermentation is carried out in wine in stainless steel containers at controlled temperatures. Wine is aged for several months on the lees in neutral vessels.
This exquisite wine perfectly fit any fish meal. Before serving Collio Chardonnay is not recommended to decant. Storage capacity - 3-4 years.
Marco Felluga farm located in Gradisca d'Isonzo in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia administrative center of Gorizia. The history of winemaking dynasty Felluga has its origins in the late 19th century in Istria, when Marco Felluga noticed the potential of these lands for cultivation of local grape varieties. In 1920 the son Marco, Giovanni, puts business in Grado, near Collio. After graduating from the prestigious oenological school in Conegliano grandson Marco and his namesake Marco Felluga continues the family tradition, focusing primarily on the quality and research. In 1950, the farm was founded by Marco Felluga in Gradisca d'Isonzo. Today it is considered the founder of winemaking technology and at the same time, the keeper of traditions of the region. The area of vineyards Marco Felluga is 130 hectares, 70% of which grow white grapes such as Tokay Friulano, Ribolla Jalla, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon. Red wines are varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards are located in the region of Collio Goritsiano (Collio). Fermentation takes place in wine in stainless steel containers at controlled temperatures. The winery uses the most high-tech equipment. Family Felluga respects to the ideal climate and landscape Collio, one of the first regions in Italy, which was awarded the title DOC - in 1964. Marco Felluga goal - to achieve an ideal result due to the harmony of tradition and modernity.
