Colli di Conegliano RIZZARDO Bianco DOC

Production area:

This wine was created in 1993 as a DOC variety. It results from a blend of Incrocio Manzoni 6-0-13 and Chardonnay and Pinot blanc grapes, plus a small percentage of Sauvignon and Rhineland Riesling (no more than 10%). It is produced on the hills around Conegliano, in the area that stretches from Pieve di Soligo along the Feletto and Vittorio Veneto hills to Fregona. This wine has formed part of our production since 1997.

Terrain:

Predominantly clay, hilly, of morainic origin.

Vineyard:

Cultivation is on spurred cordon and the number of vines per hectare is approximately 5000.

Vinification system:

Classical white vinification. The must is left in contact with the grape skins for approximately 12 hours, after which it is lightly crushed. Fermentation occurs inside steel vats at controlled temperature, where selected yeasts are added. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, the wine is left in contact with the yeasts for a suitable period of time.

Chemical characteristics:

• Effective alcohol level: % vol. 13.50 +/- 0.50
• Sugar: g/l less than 1.5
• Total acidity: g/l 5.70 +/- 0.50

Organoleptic characteristics

• Colour: Straw yellow with greenish shades.
• Aroma: Its aroma is reminiscent of ripe passion fruit, especially apricot and pineapple, and has a pleasantly sweet hint of vanilla and honey. Its flowery bouquet is characterised by wisteria in bloom and rose, with a light vegetal hint of fresh sage.
• Flavour: Full-bodied, harmonious, savoury, with a balanced acidity and a dry aftertaste.

Nutritional value

• 1 g of alcohol: 7 Kcal
• 1 l of dry wine at 10°: 600 Kcal
• 1 g of sugar: 4 Kcal.
• Serving suggestions: It goes well with first courses in general, as well as with fish and poultry, and semi-matured cheese.
• Serving temperature: at 12-14° C.
• Storage: store in a cool place, away from the light and heat.
• Packing and marketing: 0.750-l glass bottles inside 6-bottle boxes. Palletised in europallets, for a total of 80 boxes (10 per layer).