Piro Soreli Orange wine

Piro Soreli Orange wineIt originates in the nearby Furlania region and very rarely reaches beyond Gorika Brda. Despite the name this wine has nothing to do with the Hungarian tokaj, which belongs to the Tokaj region in Hungary and is not a designation of the grape variety. But with the entry into the EU the Friuli tocai have to change its name in sauvignonasse. The Friuli tocai is of a bright yellow colour with greenish hints, it has a well defined bouquet reminiscent of

-Gold medal – Chardonnay 1995

with well-present tannins

Wine is produced by the process of very long maceration lasting for 18 days and it is aged in oak barrels (barriques) for 22 months which gives the wine a very mature bouquet

ranging from a characteristic note of nutmeg to citrus fruits

red meat and venison

MACERATION

Alcohol volume: 12

delicately balanced and refreshingly crisp

12 months on wine lees in oak barrels (barrique)

accompanied by hints of brioche

Size: 750mL

The deep ruby color and the already apparent density indicate a mature merlot