{"product_id":"livio-felluga-illivio-2024","title":"Livio Felluga Illivio 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eType of wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllivio Livio Felluga is a still white wine with a protected designation of origin from the Colli Orientali del Friuli, created from a blend that combines Chardonnay, Picolit and Pinot Bianco. Vinified with fermentation and ageing on the lees in small French oak barrels, this wine is distinguished by a structured, complex and elegant profile. The bouquet, rich in fruity, floral and spicy notes, blends on the palate with a lively acidity, closing with a finish of marked mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the \u003cstrong\u003eColli Orientali del Friuli\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premier region indissolubly linked to the history and oenological expertise of Livio Felluga. The vineyards take root in \u003cstrong\u003eflysch soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting of ancient marl and sandstone of Eocene origin. This geological matrix represents the ideal environment for achieving a defined and elegant aromatic expression. The interaction between the hillside slopes and the nature of the soil results in a pleasant taste tension, capable of offering an impeccable balance between volume and a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003elocal savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduction process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve the integrity of the bunches. After destemming and a short maceration, the grapes undergo soft pressing. The settled must ferments at a controlled temperature in small \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it undergoes full malolactic fermentation. This is followed by \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in the same barrels for approximately ten months, which gives the wine a smooth texture and complex aromas of croissant, melted butter and toasted pine nuts. A further nine months of resting in temperature-controlled rooms completes the harmony, revealing elegant hints of graphite on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curious facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1998 by his children for the eighty-fifth birthday of the head of the family, \u003cstrong\u003eIllivio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrant tribute to the “Patriarch”. This white wine admirably blends strength and elegance, reflecting the vocation of the Colli Orientali. Recognisable by the iconic label with the geographical map, which since 1956 has distinguished the oenological tradition of Livio Felluga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Livio Felluga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47337243902123,"sku":"62074","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/livio-felluga-illivio-2024_62074_1_c678a56a-e13e-4185-bd4b-e0502e450357.webp?v=1788966503","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/livio-felluga-illivio-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}