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
Matured 24 months on fine lees, always in stainless steel. This long maturation drives the wine aromatic expression
from primary, variety-related aromas to a deeper, more terroir-driven character.
Differences with clivi Brazan
Mostly same grape variety, same vinification technique, all things being equal but the terroir: these
2 wines come from 2 different vineyards, hence all the differences are given by the terroir factor. Drier and sunkissed the Galea
vineyard, bringing more earthy flavours, and a minerality of baked stones. More humid and with more diurnal variation the Brazan
vineyard, which gives more hydrocarbonic aromas, and a minerality of salty sea air.