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Sheets W Hite Wines Malvasia Istriana TECHNICAL SHEETS W HITE WINES MALVASIA ISTRIANA [I.G.T. delle Venezie] A straw yellow coloured wine with greenish tinges. It has a dry note, with lively hints of exotic fruits and spice, and is reminiscent of apricot and peach. Fresh and lively on the palate, it is ideal served as an aperitif but is also sublime with soups, in lagoon broths and with rich platters of grilled fish. It is magnificently matched to crustaceans. Terrain type: flat land, clayey Cultivation system: modified Sylvoz Density: 3000 plants per hectare Harvest method: manual Bottle type: 0,75 cl. Vinification: cold maceration of the destemmed grapes, soft pressing, static decantation, fermentation in stainless steel, batonnage, ageing on the lees for six months. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 SAUVIGNON [IGT Venezia Giulia] Intense aromas with notes of grapenfruit, lime sage and green pepper, and a pleasant degree of acidity. Suitable with shell fish, mixed fried fish, omelettes and herb based risottos. Serve chilled. Species of grape: Sauvignon Denomination area: IGT Venezia Giulia Terrain type: ganerally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil; Cultivation system: Guyot Density: 4500 plants to hactare Harvest method: manual Bottle type: 750 ml. Vinification: cold maceration of stripped grapes, light pressing, static decanting, sur lies aging for 6 months. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 VERDUZZO [I.G.T. Venezia Giulia] Made from another of Friuli's famed varieties, intense yellow in colour with, at times, hints of gold. Nose defined by aromas of friut and wisteria flowers. Full-bodied and slightly tannic. Just enough of a slight, sweetish element to complement dessert and cheeses perfectly. Species of grape: Verduzzo Denomination area: IGT Venezia Giulia Terrain type: ganerally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil; Cultivation system: Guyot Density: 4500 plants to hactare Harvest method: manual Bottle type: 750 ml. Vinification: cold maceration of stripped grapes, light pressing, static decanting, fermentation in stainless steel. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 CHARDONNAY [IGT Venezia Giulia] An elegant wine, with notes offlowers and fruit on the nose. properly laid down, the wine develops a more full-bodied character, acquiring distinct tones of honey, ripe fruit and a hint of dried fruit. Served chilled it is an excellent aperitif or accompaniment for fish. Species of grape: Chardonnay; Denomination area: IGT Venezia Giulia; Terrain type: generally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil; Cultivation system: Guyot; Density: 4500 plants to hectare; Harvest method: manual; Bottle type: 750 ml.; Vinification: light pressing, static decanting, fermentation in stainless steel, batonnage, sur lies aging for 6 months. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 FRIULANO [D.O.C. Friuli Grave] Made using the friut of one the Friuli region's best known varieties, straw yellow in colour with subtle lemon green hints. Has a well defined aroma with dry, ample flavour and almond aftertaste. Ideal as an aperitif, served with Parma ham and light first courses. Species of grape: Tocai Friulano Denomination area: Tocai Friulano D.O.C. Friuli Grave V.Q.P.R.D. Terrain type: ganerally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil; Cultivation system: Guyot Density: 4500 plants to hactare Harvest method: manual Bottle type: 750 ml. Vinification: cold macerationof stripped grapes, light pressing, static decanting, sur lies aging for 6 months. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 TRAMINER AROMATICO [IGT delle Venezie] It has a straw yellow colour and complex aroma of rose, cloves and lychees. Full on the palate with a typical bitter finish. It is ideal paired with liver pàté or with crustaceans, seafood and elaborate first course dishes. Perfect with oyster. Species of grape: Traminer Denomination area: IGT delle Venezie. Terrain type: ganerally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil; Cultivation system: Guyot Density: 4500 plants to hactare Harvest method: manual Bottle type: 750 ml. Vinification: cold maceration of stripped grapes, light pressing, static decanting, sur lies aging for 6 months. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 PINOT GRIGIO [IGT Venezia Giulia] Straw yellow in colour with hints of amber. Fresch nose and smooth, generous lavour, at time followed by a typically bitterish aftertaste. Serve chilled with hors d'oeuvres, fish based first and main course, light vegetable soups and white meats. Species of grape: Pinot Grigio Denomination area: IGT Venezia Giulia Terrain type: generally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil Cultivation system: double french guyot Density: 4500 plants to hectare Harvest method: manual Bottle type: 750 ml. Vinification: ligh pressing, static decanting, fermentation in stainless steel, batonnage, sur lies aging for 6 months. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 RIBOLLAGIALLA It is one of white friuli grape varieties with late season ripening, around the end of September. The wine is straw yellow in colour with fruity and floral notes which recall acacia blossoms and wild flowers. On the palate, it is tasty, and finishes softly dry. Denomination: IGT delle Venezie Soil: flat land with clayey soil Training system: modified Guyot Density: 4500 vines per hectare Harvest: manuale Bottle capacity: 0,75 cl. Winemaking process: short cold soak, soft pressing, static decanting, first fermentation at 16 degree centigrades and ageing on the lees for 6 months. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 R ED WINES MERLOT [IGT Venezia Giulia] Ruby red in colour with elements of raspberry and blacberry defining its generous, dry flavour. Served at room temperature, this is excellent with meat based dishes and unripened cheeses. Species of grape: Merlot Denomination area: IGT Venezia Giulia Terrain type: ganerally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil; Cultivation system: double guyot, modified sylvoz Density: 4000 plants to hactare Harvest method: manual Bottle type: 750 ml. Vinification: maceration, saigneè, remontage, fining in stainless steel. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 ROSATO Vinified from merlot grapes, vivid pink in colour with a characteristic aroma and a full, dry flavour. Serve chilled with cold cust, light firts and main courses and unripened cheeses. Species of grape: Merlot Terrain type: ganerally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil Cultivation system: double guyot, modified sylvoz Density: 4000 plants to hactare Harvest method: manual Bottle type: 750 ml. Vinification: cold grape, maceration, decanting, followed by alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, fining in stainless steel. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 REFOSCO AL EDUNCOLO OSSO D P R [IGT Venezia Giulia] Its Italian name refers to the colour of the stalk at the base of the grape bunch. Violet red in colour, with a nose of wild blackberry and woodland foliage. Dry, smooth and full-bodied in taste, with a slight bitterish element. Serve at room temperature as an ideal accompaniment to roasts and red meat. Species of grape: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso Denomination area: IGT Venezia Giulia Terrain type: ganerally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil; Cultivation system: double guyot, modified sylvoz Density: 4000 plants to hactare Harvest method: manual Bottle type: 750 ml. Vinification: maceration, saigneè, remontage, fining in stainless steel with second racking into barrique and third racking into. Società Agricola STOCCO di Stocco Andrea e C. s.s. - Via Casali Stocco, 12 - 33050 Bicinicco (Udine) Italia Tel. +39 0432 934906 - Fax +39 0432 994982 - e-mail [email protected] - C.F. e P. IVA 02287060301 CABERNET FRANC [IGT Venezia Giulia] Characteristic grassy flavour when young, which, if properly laid down, will develop spiced, aristocratic notes, permitting some degree of bottle agin. Serve at room temperature with red meats and game. Species of grape: Cabernet Franc; Denomination area: IGT Venezia Giulia; Terrain type: generally flat with gravelly substratum covered by a layer of soil; Cultivation system: modified sylvoz, guyot; Density: 4000 plants to hectare; Harvest method: manual; Bottle type: 750 ml.; Vinification: maceration, remontage, fermentation in stainless steel, fining in wood and stainless steel barrels, assemblage.
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