Collio Pinot Grigio Russiz Superiore

White Wines

Today Pinot Grigio is one of the most popular white grape varieties grown in the Collio DOC. Its presence in Friuli Venezia Giulia dates back to the second half of the XIX Century.

Characteristics

Golden yellow color with copper hues. Pronounced hints of white pulped fruits, as apple and pear, and broom. In the mouth it is elegant and fruity, full-bodied and well-structured with a pleasant balance between acidity and sapidity. Long finish.

Appellation

Collio DOC

Production Area

Russiz Superiore, in the municipality of Capriva del Friuli in the Collio Doc.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Grigio

Type of Soil

The Collio’s hilly terrain. This soil type, called Flysch in Italian and Ponca in the Friulian dialect, is characterized by the stratification of marl and sandstone. It formed during the Eocene period and was once part of the ocean floor. The resulting soil is rich in minerals and, supported by an important temperature range, it lends sapidity and minerality to the wines and is ideal for white grape varietals.