PUIATTI ARCHETIPI RIBOLLA GIALLA

Located in the northeastern corner of in the Friuli region, Puiatti has been a leader in innovative winemaking since 1967. Founder Vittorio Puiatti was a pioneer of current methods in the Friuli region which seek to highlight the uniqueness of varieties by emphasizing their purity – no is used in production. Puiatti produces a diversity of from both indigenous and international including the aromatic varieties for which the region is best known.

Bordered by , Austria and the Adriatic Sea, Friuli enjoys a combination of continental and maritime climates that result in a unique microclimate which favors northern - growing while benefitting from Mediterranean influences. Plentiful sunshine and tangible temperature variations assist the slow maturing of the vines, which yields firm, well- balanced grapes with full flavors and aromas.

The Puiatti estate is located in two of Friuli’s most important wine producing areas, 25 acres in Collio and 124 acres in Isonzo. The architecture of the newly constructed winery speaks to the essential philosophy of its wines, sharp, clean and well-balanced.

PRODUCTION AREA Country: Italy Region: Friulli Appelation: Venezia Giulia IGT

Grown in the gravelly soils of Isonzo,the climate here is very mild and well ventilated with favorable diurnal variation. Vines are cultivated using the sylvoz training method with a density of 4600 vines/ha.

GRAPE VARIETIES 100% Ribolla Gialla

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES Grapes are harvested by hand during at the end of September. This wine is made with an innovative technique called INFUSION, a process where a quantity of carefully and individually hand-destemmed berries (max. 15%) is added to the Ribolla wine from the previous year. In the absence of oxidation (typical of maceration processes), the alcohol in the wine extracts the aromatic components contained in the skins of this unique grape variety. The infusion period lasts from two to eight weeks, depending on the aromatic fraction required. The wine is then aged for 6 months in stainless steel tanks followed by an additional 6 months in bottle.

DESCRIPTION Aromas of acacia and elderflower followed by notes of honey and ripe fruit, especially Golden Delicious apples and cooked pears.

ANALYSIS Alc.: 12.5% TA: 5.8 g/L

SERVING SUGGESTIONS Excellent as an aperitif, with creamy risotto or pasta dishes or with seafood in light sauces.

BOTTLE SIZES 750 ml

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