REGION: Friuli-Venezia Giulia

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Friuli Grave, as its name suggests, is a flat valley with soils made of large stones. The stones heat up during the day & cool at night, helping ripen the grapes during the day, while maintaining their characteristically high acidity. The location’s temperatures are also regulated via the Adriatic Sea, which helps bring out the nuanced flavors of this Chardonnay.

Color: light golden yellow

Nose: golden apple & fresh bread

Flavor/Finish: fresh apple, pineapple & white almond, with vibrant citrus accents; soft & creamy, with balanced acidity  

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay

Food Pairing: versatile wine - great as an aperitif; lean hors d’oeuvres, soups, pasta, rice, eggs & seafood  

Process: must extracted from the pulp by soft pressing; separated from the skins before fermentation under controlled temperatures; fining in bottle  

Serving Temperature: 50 - 52 °F

Alcohol: 12.5%

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