The Picolit of the Ermacora winery

The Picolit of the Ermacora winery comes from Picolit grapes grown in the property’s vineyards. We are talking about an indigenous Friulian vineyard used to create a sweet and delicate wine. Ideal for those who want to pamper themselves, perhaps in front of a fireplace while reading a book.

Picolit is a rare and legendary “passito” wine, capable of enveloping you in a warm and sweet embrace. We are talking about one of the greatest expressions of Friulian wine craftsmanship.

The Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September and placed in special boxes called plateaux. These boxes allow the perfect drying of the grapes, which takes place in specially ventilated rooms for about two months. Once the desired drying level has been reached, the grapes are softly pressed; fermentation occurs in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine is then moved to French oak barriques where it ages for a period of thirty months. Once bottled, the wine rests in the cellar for a few more months before being released on the market.

Tasting the wine of the winery

Bright gold with amber hues. The aroma is pleasantly intense, with hints of sultanas and dates that alternate with notes of apricots, continuing with hints of honey and finishing with puffs of aromatic herbs. Soft and sweet on the palate but never cloying. Perfectly balanced with a pleasant freshness and an excellent savoury note. The finish is very long and persistent.

Food Pairings

It goes well with blue cheeses and desserts, but we recommend it as a meditation wine thanks to its quality. Try it with foie gras.