La Castellada Pinot Grigio 2005, Friuli. Golden-amber, offers complex aromas of dried fruit, honey, spices. Rich, structured, enveloping taste. Long aged in oak with skin maceration. Excellent with elaborate dishes and cheeses, serve 12-14°C.
Intense golden yellow with amber reflections, often with orange nuances from extended maceration. Luminous and rich.
Bouquet
Complex and layered bouquet: dried fruit, honey, toasted almond, sweet spices, mineral notes, and a hint of aromatic herbs. Evolved and persistent.
Taste
Rich, enveloping, and structured. Full-bodied taste with notes of ripe apricot, hazelnut, candied citrus, and honey. Long mineral persistence and delicate tannin.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol
Type of glass
Large glass for complex white wines or "orange wine", to enhance its layered aromas.
Pairings
Elaborate fish dishes, flavorful white meats, aged cheeses, mushroom risottos, spicy Asian cuisine, and blue cheeses.
Refinement
Long aging in large oak barrels, often for 24-36 months on fine lees, followed by a period in bottle for refinement.
Vinification
Skin maceration, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in oak barrels, unfiltered. Traditional and natural method.
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