Picolit Colli Orientali del Friuli DOCG 2019 dolce

Meroi Davino | Friuli
Az. Agr. Meroi | Via Stretta 7/b | IT 33042 Buttrio

02090719 · 0,5 l · 104,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping4 units available

One of Friuli's finest rarities: Paolo Meroi vinifies his Picolit only in tiny quantities and with uncompromising care. The grape variety is known for its natural trickling, which results in extremely low yields - one reason why Picolit has been highly prized at princely courts for centuries. The grapes come from the Ponca soils of the Colli Orientali, are selectively harvested by hand and carefully dried before fermenting in small oak barrels and maturing for a long time on the fine lees.

Rich old gold colour with a coppery shimmer in the glass. The bouquet is multi-layered and carried by a noble sweetness: dried apricots, candied citrus fruit, acacia honey, fig, saffron, a hint of beeswax and roasted hazelnut. Concentrated on the palate, but never overpowering - the lively acidity and mineral vein keep the opulent sweetness in perfect balance. The finish is characterised by almost endless length and fine, spicy depth. A Picolit that masterfully captures the essence of this historic grape variety: rare, powerful and yet of great finesse. Perfect with blue cheese, paté or simply as a contemplative soloist. With this wine, Paolo Meroi shows that true greatness can also lie in quiet perfection. SUPERIORE.DE