Clivi Galea
Friuli Colli Orientali
Denominazione di Origine Protetta
Grape variety
90% Friulano, 10% Verduzzo
Tasting note
Earthy, deep, terroir-driven classic old-school blend. Almonds, sun-burned stones, honey, anice.
Vineyard site
“Galea” Vineyard on Gramogliano Hills, Corno di Rosazzo, Province of Udine, along the Slovenian Border.
Characteristics of vineyard
Planted with 70 years old vines
Soil
Marl and sandstone flysch of Eocene origin
Harvest
Mid September
Production
5,000 bottles
Alcohol
13%
Residual sugars
<2 gr/lt
Vinification
Fermentation and aging conducted according to traditional practice, with soft pressing of whole clusters
to extract only the free-run juice. After natural settling in concrete tanks, spontaneous fermentation continues in 300-liter Slavonian oak barrels (the traditional barrel of the area), chosen to enhance the fullness, breadth
and depth of the blend, accompanying aromatic maturity without stiffening the structure. The wine completes alcoholic fermentation without undergoing malolactic fermentation, preserving precision and balance.
Aging on fine lees for 12 months, kept in suspension to promote natural stability, complexity and gustative depth. Bottling with light filtration and minimal sulphur addition.