Dessimis

The grapes come from the Dessimis vineyard site near Mariano del Friuli, at an altitude of 34 metres. The shallow, well-drained soil consists of gravel and stones, as well as reddish clay with iron and aluminium oxides. Following cold maceration and settling, the must ferments at 16–19 °C with selected yeasts for 18–22 days; no malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine matures for nine months on fine lees in stainless steel, followed by a further nine months in bottle. It shows intense aromas of peach, blood orange, melon, mandarin, acacia and fresh almonds, with a creamy body, dry structure and mineral finish. Source: the estate’s technical data sheet and Coop Switzerland.