1 BOTTLE X 75cl. 

Sassi Cavi 
Chardonnay

GRAPES
Chardonnay
WINE TYPE
Bianco DOC
DOC ZONE
Collio
TERRITORY OF PRODUCTION
San Floriano del Collio, Cormòns and Gorizia
GRAPE YIELD
From 85 to 90 quintals per hectare
TRAINING SYSTEMS
Cordon spur, Guyot and Cappuccina corta (double arched cane)
PLANTING DENSITY
From 4.200 to 5.000 vines per hectare
HARVEST PERIOD
September
ALCOHOL CONTENT
About 12,5% vol.
WINEMAKING
The must macerates on the skins at 12 °C for 12 to 16 hours and is then fermented at controlled temperatures. Ageing continues until the wine is ready for release.
WINE
Slightly pale straw yellow ushers in absinthe-like florality and tropical fruits.
Fresh, aroma-rich and well balanced in the mouth.
SUGGESTIONS
Storage: lay bottle down in a dark, dry environment at 15 °C.
Serving suggestions: a wine to enjoy as an aperitif, or with fish or egg dishes. Sparkling or fresh Chardonnays are perfect with seafood starters. Barrique-aged versions can also be served with white meats, lobster or beef pâté.
Friulian kitchen: Ricotta and spice gnocchi (potato dumplings).