2017 Villa Varda Pinot Grigio

Aromas of green apple, wildflowers, citrus zest. Juicy and lively, with a core of citrus and white fruits. Hand-harvested. Cold maceration for 72 hours. Pressed, then fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled, stainless steel tanks. Aged on fine lees in tank. 

To the northeast, the towering Alps; to the south, the placid Adriatic Sea. The Maccan family couldn’t have found a more charmed spot to cultivate Friuli’s native grapes. Here along the banks of the Livenza river in the foothills of the Alps, the classic stones of Grave mix with limestone, giving a Burgundian finesse to Friulano and Refosco. With some 37 acres
planted to Friuli’s native grapes, the Maccan family harvests their bounty by hand and crafts character-rich, single-varietal wines that effortlessly reflect the breathtaking beauty of this mountain refuge.