THE WINE

The Pinot Grigio from the Livon winery, comes from 100% Pinot Grigio grapes grown in the property’s vineyards.                                         We are in Ruttars in the Municipality of Dolegna del Collio near Gorizia in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Right in the heart of the DOC Collio, the soil rich in marl and clay (here they call it Ponca), the climate with its temperature ranges and the Alps that protect the territory make this area one of the most suitable for cultivation of grapes especially of white berried vines.

THE WINEMAKING

The grape harvest is rigorously manual; the grapes are placed in small boxes to minimize the time between the harvest and the arrival in the cellar. Winemaking begins with soft pressing and cold maceration, which lasts about eight hours. The must is then cleaned by decantation and decanted into steel tanks for the fermentation phase, which takes place at a constant temperature of 18 °C. The wine then ages in the same steel tanks for another five months; after blending and bottling, the wine rests for a few more months in the bottle before being placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Straw yellow with light grey reflections; the aroma is elegant, with pleasant floral notes of linden alternating with sweet hints of vanilla to close with tropical fruit scents. Intense and well-structured on the palate, with excellent sapidity and correspondence between aromas and flavours. Persistence is also good.

FOOD PAIRINGS

This Pinot Grigio from the Livon winery is perfect with white meats and medium-hard cheeses. Try it with the classic Italian boiled meat and risotto with meat sauces.