TOCAI FRIULANO
Type of wine: Medium-bodied,
aromatic, dry white.
Origin: The most widely
planted and most often drunk wine throughout the areas of the Friulia
region. Its name is said to be derived from the local word for the small
juice-style glass used to serve wine in Friulian taverns and restaurants.
While there is some controversy as to whether Tocai Friulano came from
Hungary or was exported to it, the grape and the wine it makes have no
connection to Tokajii or to France's Tokay d'Alsace. It is believed to
be the grape known as Sauvignon Vert.
Description: Pale straw-yellow,
Tocai Friulano carries an enticing nuance of wildflowers and pears. It
is broadly flavored and can offer notes of herbs and citrus. Very nicely
balanced acidity heightens the flavors and gives it a long, clean finish.
Aging: Tocai Friulano
is a wine to drink and enjoy young. FastFoodFacts: Seafood! Especially
sushi, clams and grilled shrimp. Stay away from cheeses.
PINOT GRIGIO
Delicate white wine
with a good alcoholic strength and acidity. White flowers, apple, apricot
and mugwort bouquet. When aged its bouquet resembles ripe fruit, dried
fruit and aromatic herbs. Aperitif wine; it can be combined with all appetisers,
soups, eggs and fish.
Served at 10°-12° C.
SAUVIGNON
Pale-yellow in colour,
more or less intense, its taste is finely aromatic and resembles yellow
flowers, sage, mint, pepper. Full-bodied and with a good acidity. The
wine is combined with spicy first courses, soups, semi-aged cheese and
raw ham.
Served at 10-12°C.
CHARDONNAY
White wine with a good
alcoholic strength and a fixed acidity. Owing to its excellent quality
it was declared eligible to the DOC denomination in 1989. Fine, sophisticated,
its bouquet resembles apples and acacia flowers, it has a straw-like bright
colour and an intense fragrance. It can be served "not seasoned" with
rice courses or with delicate fish dishes or "seasoned" in small casks
with main spicy meals and white meat.
Best temperature to
be served: 12°.
VERDUZZO FRIULANO
With an intense yellow
colour, alcoholic, sweet, it is a slightly tannic, robust and bodied dessert
wine with a fruity perfume.
To be served at 8°-10° C.
