Due del Monte 'Collio' Bianco 2020
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Two friends traveling among the suggestive hills of Friuli, in the north-east of Italy, were accidentally struck by a special place, hidden among the last hills that overlook the Adriatic Sea: Mount Quarin. Here the vine is cultivated since ancient times with exceptional results, thanks to the excellent exposure, the temperature range and the uniqueness of its soils.
Their passion for wine, in the early years, materialized in some projects that came to life thanks to the collaboration with some wineries in the area but the desire to found their own winery was very strong. So after a few years they decided to buy a cellar and some plots on Monte Quarin for a total of 8 hectares. From the beginning they decided to call the company Due del Monte due to the history that had accompanied the project. In 2018 a new staff was selected and a new reality began in Collio.
The cultivated varieties are: Friulano, Ribolla Giano, Malvasia Istriana, Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.
The white wines are obtained from classic Collio varieties, traditionally vinified and aged in barriques, which are crucial to obtain elegant, deep and persistent wines.
As far as red wines are concerned, they are mainly focused on Merlot, the only variety that guarantees perfect ripeness of its grapes every year.
The wines are persuasive on the palate, full-bodied, velvety, supported by a good acidity and a not very aggressive tannin that makes them very pleasant to drink both when young and after a long aging.
In the vineyard we prefer organic and sustainable viticulture, environmentally friendly which excludes the use of any chemical fertilizer, pesticide, fungicide or herbicide.
Blend with two international varieties which bring complexity and backbone while the local king and queen bring locality and freshness. The nose opens an intense aroma of ripe yellow and tropical fruit. In the mouth it reveals a nice freshness, with the right balance and huge drinkability.
Whole grapes crushing and soft pressing. Cold stabilization just by gravity. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels where wine remains for about 10 months. Malolactic fermentation partly done. Agent clarification after blending. Gentle filtration at the time of bottling.
Producer: Due del Monte
Country: Italy
Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Varietal: Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Malvasia, Chardonnay
Appellation: Collio DOC
Vintage: 2020
Size: 750ml