Natural wine has no uniform definition. It is a general term used to describe artisanal wine made using organically and/or biodynamically grown hand-picked grapes which are vinified with little or no intervention. Winemakers often rely on indigenous yeast to catalyse natural fermentation, avoiding the use of any chemicals, additives or sulphites.
The result is wine which is alive, energetic, vibrant and unexpected – a welcomed contrast to the industrial practices of the wine industry
Name of Estate/Domaine:
Azienda Agricola Princic Dario.
Friuli, Italy
Grape/Blend
Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Pinot gris
Tasting Notes
The Bianco Trebez from is a dark amber colored orange wine made from three different grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Pinot gris. The result is a full bodied wine with serious texture and autumnal earthy notes like chestnut, caramel, honey… you’ll finish the list! Long mineral finish.
Terroir
Mild Mediterranean climate throughout the year. Vines grow on local ponca soil (friable calcium/limestone marl) mixed with clay.
Viticulture
Grapes and estate are organically certified.
Vinification:
- Manual harvested.
- Indigenous yeast.
- Ambient ferment for 30 days on skins, in open top oak and cherry fermenters.
- Matured for 30 months in foudre.
- No filtration.
- No fining.
Food Pairing
Game or beef.
