Intense ruby red wine. Herbal and vinous flavour with a scent of undergrowth. Great structure, velvety and round.
Franconia
Intense ruby red wine. Herbal and vinous flavour with a scent of undergrowth. Great structure, velvety and round.
| Variety | Franconia |
|---|---|
| Wine type | Semi-sweet red wine |
| Designation | IGT Venezia Giulia |
| Soil | Hilly area, calcareous marl |
| Vineyards year | From 1991 |
| Training | Cappuccina |
| Harvest | Manual, at the ripening of the grapes |
| Analytical data | Alcohol content: 13% Vol. |
| Temperature | 12 – 14° C |
Manual harvest when the grapes are perfectly ripe. Fermentation takes place with maceration of the skins for some days in stainless steel tanks. Various pump overs are carried out in order to extract colour, aromas and flavours from the skins. Then follows the pressing.
Wine with lovely characteristics, pleasant at any time of day. It can accompany stewed or grilled meats and typical dishes of the Friulian cuisine. To be enjoyed also with medium-aged cheeses.
