{"product_id":"villa-russiz-collio-pinot-grigio-2024","title":"Villa Russiz Collio Pinot Grigio 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eType of wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collio Pinot Grigio from Villa Russiz is a still white wine with a refined and immediate profile, an expression of the Collio Controlled Designation of Origin in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Produced from Pinot Grigio grapes and vinified in steel, it presents a bright straw-yellow colour enhanced by subtle copper highlights. On the nose, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efruity and complex bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e, with clear notes of pear, white peach, citrus fruits and wildflowers. On the palate, it stands out for its freshness and savouriness, with a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a pleasant, clean finish, and its aromatic persistence makes it the ideal companion for shellfish, sushi, grilled fish and light first courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white wine is born on the hills of Capriva del Friuli, where the Villa Russiz vineyards enjoy a privileged position. The \u003cstrong\u003ebreezy climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, influenced by currents from the Julian Alps and sea breezes from the Adriatic, favours optimal ripening of the grapes. The \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and clayey soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in marl and stones, give the wine a deep mineral vein and a vibrant savouriness. The vines, trained using the Guyot and double-arched cane systems, are rooted in a territory with a \u003cstrong\u003ehistoric oenological vocation\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced with dedication since 1868 to bring out the unique features of the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process aims to preserve the aromatic integrity of the variety, starting with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e carried out during the coolest hours of the morning. In the cellar, after a brief cold maceration, the whole clusters are gently pressed to extract only the free-run juice. Fermentation takes place in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature, excluding malolactic fermentation to keep the natural acidity intact. The wine then undergoes careful \u003cstrong\u003eageing on its fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for at least six months, a fundamental process to provide greater volume, depth and a perfect stylistic definition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1868 by Théodore de la Tour, \u003cstrong\u003eVilla Russiz\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a prestigious winemaking tradition with a noble charitable vocation, born from the donation of the estate for the establishment of an orphanage. This elegant \u003cstrong\u003eCollio Pinot Grigio DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e, overseen by the renowned oenologist Gianni Menotti and aged in atmospheric underground cellars, expresses the authentic soul of the region. Thanks to the numerous awards received, including 2 Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso for the 2023 vintage, as many as 26 historic Tre Bicchieri and 5 Grappoli from Bibenda, the winery is a benchmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Villa Russiz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47373272776875,"sku":"62143","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/villa-russiz-collio-pinot-grigio-2024_62143_1_52551f08-5040-4701-8ed6-556adfb4b18e.webp?v=1787875732","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/villa-russiz-collio-pinot-grigio-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}