Livon 2020 Pinot Grigio Ramato “Clas” Collio DOC

Description

The Company “Azienda Agricola Livon”

Since the mid-eighties the Livon family has worked extensively to further develop their vineyards with the primary goal being to reduce production yields in order to maximize the quality of the fruit. They completely altered the layout of their vineyards, pioneering which was at the time a very unique and progressive approach to vineyard management. Shorter pruning, the application of more organic methods and high-density plantings (greater number of vines per acre) were strategies used, along with the introduction of integrating indigenous plants onto their land, the use of organic intervention to cure infections, maintaining low grape yields per vine and the construction of three great wine cellars for the development of the wine. This was the start of a long-term commitment and of a vision that has become highly regarded in some wine circles as the latest innovation of the wine industry.

Due to the unique terroir of Friuli, white wines can be made to develop with ageing potential much like the nobler reds. The Collio region promotes great structure, acidity and alcohol levels, all of which are the origin of the formula for great ageing potential. Due to their unique practices, Livon has proven to be a true pioneer in the Italian wine industry. Their trademark logo is recognized worldwide by ERTE’s numeral “5”. The mirror image represents the letter “C” for Collio on the wine label. They have divided their creation into three distinct categories: Classic, Cru, and Gran Cru.

WINEMAKER NOTES:

Grapes are hand harvested sustainably in small boxes in October. Placed in a soft horizontal and carefully crushed, the must stays in contact with skins for 24 hours to naturally extract (Ramato) copper color. Must is then slowly fermented at 10℃ for 24 days and after fermentation the wine is moved into large stainless-steel vats. A final refining in the bottle takes place for 6 monthsbefore release.

TASTING NOTES:

Layers of peach fruit and tropical notes that layer in the back palate. Great structure-firm acidity but balanced by the natural minerality of the vineyard terroir.

Food Pairing:

Great as an aperitif, a variety of appetizers, and pairs well with bigger pasta, seafood, and white meat dishes.

VARIETALS:

100% Pinot Grigio

APPELLATION:

Collio Goriziano DOC (Collio DOC), Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

PRODUCTION:

500 cases.

SHELLY’S RATING SCALE:

🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 (5 Wine Glasses)  EXCELLENT   (I NEED a case in my cellar!)