Pinot Grigio Collio | Damijan Podversic

Pinot Grigio Collio | Damijan Podversic

Sale price€45,00
Bianco
Friuli Venezia Giulia (IT)
Collio DOC
Pinot gris
Enjoy within 4 years
14% ABV
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Production and refinement

Vines with roots in the typical ponca soil; manual harvesting in crates with selection in the vineyard in September.

Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins in conical oak vats for 30 days. Aging in 10-hectoliter barrels for 2 years and bottle aging for 1 year.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

Of a color between amber and pink.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it strikes with its powerful profile, featuring intense notes of ripe fruit, herbs, mint, licorice, and honey.

Tasting

On the palate, it confirms itself as a wine of great character and unconventional style, while being very balanced between softness and firmness. It has excellent freshness, is savory and slightly tannic, with a long finish. An unforgettable macerated wine.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Pinot Grigio Collio | Damijan Podversic ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Gorizia

Hectares of vineyards: 10

Damijan Podversic

Balance. This is the term most frequently used by Damijan, who has forty years of experience, when discussing vines and his wine. His viticulture is rigorously focused on plant health, organic practices, and natural methods. For Damijan, time, which inevitably marks our lives, takes on a unique flavor. Patience and waiting ensure that the wine remains in barrel for years; this is followed by equally patient aging in bottles with the goal of preserving what has been achieved in the vineyards and representing it in every sip.

Damijan Podversic

This meticulous care allows Damijan to excellently express the flavors and aromas of the Collio region with his distinctive touch. The winery has been active since 1998 and cultivates 10 hectares of vineyards.

Region and territory

An explosion of aromas and flavors that celebrate the unique territory of the region in the glass.

Friuli Venezia Giulia

An explosion of aromas and flavors that celebrate the unique territory of the region in the glass.

Friuli Venezia Giulia

An explosion of aromas and flavors that celebrate the unique territory of the region in the glass.

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia has always been the land of great whites and has achieved extraordinary fame for what some call the "superwhites."

Recently, Friuli Venezia Giulia was the battleground for a community-level dispute with Hungary regarding the right to continue calling the wine produced with the Tocai Friulano grape "Tocai," causing confusion with the well-known Hungarian sweet wine Tokaji. Italy lost the case in 2007, and since 2011 wines produced with Tocai Friulano are respectively called "Friulano" in Friuli Venezia Giulia and "Tai" in Veneto.

The region is divided into a mountainous area to the north, hilly terrain in the pre-Alpine arc, an alluvial plain, and a coastal area.
The northern part of the plain is suitable for the cultivation of white grape varieties, while the southern part is more favorable for black grape varieties.
To the east, in the area bordering Slovenia, the plain extends to the foothills of the Karst: here viticulture is challenging due to the limestone rocks eroded by water, and often it is only possible on terraces supported by retaining walls made of sandstone blocks called "pastini."

Collio

The wines produced in this area are the result of a unique terroir. The Collio Goriziano comprises the northern hilly area of the province of Gorizia, between the Isonzo and Judrio rivers. The area is located near the border with Slovenia, in a territory on both sides of the border, deeply interconnected.

The Collio encompasses approximately 1,500 hectares of vineyards situated on a sequence of hills along the east-west axis (altitude between 60 and 270 meters), which have ample surfaces with excellent exposures, ideal for quality viticulture.

The cultivation of vines in the Collio dates back to Roman times, while the names of the wines that have made the territory famous emerged from the 17th century: Ribolla, Cividino, Refosco, Corvino. Modern viticulture arrived in Collio in the second half of the 19th century. By then, the prevalence of white grape varieties was already marked.

After the Second World War, Collio was separated by the border, giving rise to two wine-producing areas, the Italian Collio and the Brda in the Slovenian part.
The hills, cultivated since Roman times, offer ample surfaces with perfect exposures for excellent viticulture.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

An exceptional macerated Pinot Grigio, slightly tannic and full of character, that demands pairings that match its exuberant aromas and structure. It should be paired with equally refined dishes, rich in aromas and flavors. However, the first glass should be enjoyed on its own.

Matching by contrast

A white wine from Collio that impresses on the palate with its smoothness and saltiness, which can also be paired by contrast with dishes that have a certain richness, such as braised fish preparations.

It pairs well with

Smoked salmon, curry chicken, seafood dishes, hearty pasta dishes such as wild game ragù, asparagus risotto, savory tarts with wild herbs

Matching by concordance

An exceptional macerated Pinot Grigio, slightly tannic and full of character, that demands pairings that match its exuberant aromas and structure. It should be paired with equally refined dishes, rich in aromas and flavors. However, the first glass should be enjoyed on its own.

Matching by contrast

A white wine from Collio that impresses on the palate with its smoothness and saltiness, which can also be paired by contrast with dishes that have a certain richness, such as braised fish preparations.

It pairs well with

Smoked salmon, curry chicken, seafood dishes, hearty pasta dishes such as wild game ragù, asparagus risotto, savory tarts with wild herbs

Rise with asparagus

Asparagus, with their herbaceous and slightly bitter taste, pair perfectly with rice, resulting in a dish that is soft, creamy, rich in flavors, and aromas. It's a light first course with great aromatic intensity.

Perch in Parchment

A very delicate and flavorful dish, freshwater fish baked in the oven, seeking pairings with light and fragrant wines to enhance all the flavors without overpowering them.

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