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Rosenplatz

Livio Felluga

Rosenplatz

DESCRIPTION

Rosenplatz is made in a modern interpretation of the traditional tecniques used for Collio white wines.

WINE PROFILE
Variety:	Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Pinot Grigio

Denomination:	Collio Bianco

Area of production:	Collio

Soil type:	Marl and sandstone flysch of Eocene origin

Grape:	Chardonnay - Sauvignon - Pinot Grigio

Vine training system:	Guyot

Pest control:	Low environmental impact integrated pest management

Harvest period:	Second ten days of September

Harvest method:	Manual

Vinification:	The grapes are carefully destemmed. Fermentation is carried out with maceration on the skins at controlled temperatures in stainless steel containers.

Ageing:	After alcoholic fermentation, the wines were blended and racked into French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation and cell lysis of fermentation yeasts takes place. The bottled wine is aged in temperatured-controlled binning cellars for a minimum of five months.

Sensory characteristics:	Appearance: straw yellow with light bronze hues Nose: intriguing, intense, ample with notes of mango, maracuja, lychees, star anise, pink grapefruit, tomato leaf, lilies, wisteria; hints of asparagus, mulberry, fern and pleasant aromas of pastries. Palate: full, fragrant and harmonious with persistent reminders of retro-nasal aromas; dry and mineral finish.

Serving suggestions:	Excellent as an aperitif, Rosenplatz is also an outstanding partner for asparagus, vegetable soups, creamed pulses and marinated fish.

Serving temperature:	13 - 15 °C