Dorigo Chardonnay, Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC

Interesting facts

Please note the exquisite Chardonnay 2009 from the Dorigo, which is produced from selected grapes grown in the village Ronk di Juri. The soil of the vineyard is represented by marl, allowing the grapes becomes delicious fruit shades. Collection and sorting of the grapes is carried out manually, after which the wine is fermented in oak barriques for fermentation and aging used new and one year old barrels, 95% of which are made of French oak, while the remaining 5% come from the us. Term aging of wine is 10 months during which the Chardonnay acquires a delicious spicy and creamy shades. Due to the peculiarities of the production and uniqueness of the terroir Chardonnay has a long storage potential, in particular the 2009 vintage will continue to evolve until the 2015-2017 years, delighting every year more and more refined flavors and aroma.Dorigo family in the middle of the 20th century, has acquired two vineyards that were not previously enjoyed great popularity. The new owners have managed to combine tradition and history of the vineyards with modern technological advances. They increased several times the density of vineyards (thereby setting a weight for each of the bunch and, accordingly, certain taste of the grapes), has acquired modern equipment — equipment for the treatment of vines, new barriques for fermentation of cane mats for podvyalivaniya berries. New vineyard owners formed a team of the best oenologists in Italy.The grapes is still done manually. The grapes are carefully selected and sorted, and then he gently pressed and long, and in the process of spin he lost his magic aromatic qualities, the technology of cooling with dry ice.The word that keeps repeating Dorigo family: "Wine is food for the soul, so it must be good."Wine Dorigo is something sacred, something they put their soul, each inventing a new kind of wine, they are attached to this process, all family members and friends to turn a new flavor and a new taste in art.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has a rich Golden color.
Complex, fragrant aroma reveals notes of white peach, lychee and pineapple, interwoven with hints of honey, vanilla and Fudge.
A delightful Chardonnay 2009 is perfectly balanced and has a soft, silky taste, seductive notes of ripe peaches and tropical fruits. The special charm of the wine gives a long finish with hints of vanilla and spices acquired during aging in oak.
This wine is versatile and suitable for almost all dishes. But the most successful it will be a pair of fish dishes with cream sauce, seafood, first courses, poultry and soft cheeses.