Pinot Grigio Collio | Klanjscek

Pinot Grigio Collio | Klanjscek

Sale price€29,00
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Friuli Venezia Giulia (IT)
Collio DOC
Pinot gris 100%
Enjoy within 3 years
13,5% ABV
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Production and refinement

Pinot Gris 100%, from a vineyard with ponka and clay soil; hand-harvested in mid-September.

Fermentation takes place with the skins in open 22-hectoliter vats, without temperature control, selected yeasts, enzymes, or clarifications. After a one-month settling period in stainless steel tanks, the wine is transferred to 12-hectoliter oak barrels for at least a year. It then ages in the bottle for 5 months.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

A beautiful golden yellow color with coppery highlights.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it reveals a broad floral bouquet, with prominent notes of acacia and jasmine, complemented by fruity aromas of golden apple and pear, along with an intriguing hint of fresh almond.

Tasting

On the palate, it stands out as a fresh and balanced wine, very smooth with a bold flavor.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Pinot Grigio Collio | Klanjscek ? 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: 3

Klanjscek

In the heart of Collio Goriziano, in Oslavia, on a hill just a stone's throw from the monumental Military Shrine, lie the vineyards of Azienda Agricola Klanjscek.

The winery is young but boasts solid roots. Cultivation has been organic since 2016, but nature has always been a part of it: a few days of skin maceration and minimal sulfur dioxide dosages.

Klanjscek

The oldest vines date back to 1978, with half a hectare dedicated to Italian Riesling (Welschriesling), a variety that was particularly widespread in Collio during the time of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and which very few still cultivate today.

All this in just 3 and a half meticulously tended hectares, for a production of just 15,000 bottles per year.

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

A fragrant, refined, and characterful white wine from Friuli, best paired with equally aromatic dishes of medium structure to achieve perfect balance.

Matching by contrast

A soft and complex Pinot Grigio, ideal for playful aperitifs by contrast, pairing well with savory dishes.

It pairs well with

Delicate cold cuts, appetizers or first courses with vegetables or fish, shellfish, and fresh cheeses.

Matching by concordance

A fragrant, refined, and characterful white wine from Friuli, best paired with equally aromatic dishes of medium structure to achieve perfect balance.

Matching by contrast

A soft and complex Pinot Grigio, ideal for playful aperitifs by contrast, pairing well with savory dishes.

It pairs well with

Delicate cold cuts, appetizers or first courses with vegetables or fish, shellfish, and fresh cheeses.

Seafood Risotto

Mussels, clams, squid, shrimp... A classic dish, perfect for special occasions and all seasons, relatively easy to prepare, delicate, of medium structure, and very elegant.

Eggs and Asparagus

A simple and tasty main course, perfect for spring: fragrant and quick to prepare, it's a classic of Italian cuisine, ideal for family dinners. Among the variations, you can choose crispy eggs, fried, poached, boiled, or scrambled, served with white or green asparagus, offering flavors ranging from sweet to slightly bitter. A versatile dish, suited to all tastes!

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