Picolit
Picolit is Friuli’s most noble wine, but its origins remain a matter of debate. Thanks to the writings of Count Fabio Asquini, we have had accurate documentation of this ‘nectar produced by the meagre berries of the bunch’ since 1750. The peculiarity of this delicate, unusual vine is the partial fertilisation of its flowers. This means that only a few very concentrated berries ripen in each bunch. This complex wine, the colour of old gold, marries sweet and fresh sensations, releasing a pervasive aroma of candied peel, vanilla and spring flowers. In the past, Picolit was the wine of Europe’s nobility. Today, it is celebrated as a prestigious wine for meditation.
About this wine
Mainly trained in the Cappuccina system, the vines of our Picolit benefit from marl and sandstone soils of Eocene origin. The 2015 harvest took place from early October to the end of November. The healthy and perfectly ripe grapes are harvested by hand according to ripeness, in small crates, to preserve the integrity of the berry. Carefully destemmed, the fruit is then soft crushed and the must obtained is allowed to settle. The must ferments at controlled temperature in small casks of French oak. After fermentation, the wine settles on the lees to enhance savoriness, creaminess and aging potential.
Tasting notes
Antique golden yellow. Deep and layered on the nose, opening on dried apricot, candied orange zest and dried figs, with chestnut honey and caramelized hazelnut slowly emerging and sweet powdered spices lingering in the background. On the palate, enveloping and extraordinarily persistent, the characteristic sweetness of date and dried grape energized by a discreet acidity, with echoes of citrus marmalade and bourbon vanilla. Black tea and sun-dried fruit exalt a sumptuous and noble finish of remarkable complexity.
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