Picolit DOCG Meroi
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
| 4 Grappoli AIS |
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| Winery | Meroi |
| Denomination | Picolit Docg |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Grapes | 100% Picolit |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 50cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | UD/1178 |
| Winery headquarter | Meroi - Buttrio (UD) - Via Stretta del Parco, 7b |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Hard cheese, Chocolate, Strudel, Fruit pies and cream, Desserts |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Style | Passito |
| Wine list | Picolit |
The white wine Picolit produced on the east hills of Friuli is made by the renamed Meroi winery and it is honored by the DOCG certification. This winery was founded in 1920 and it is located in the Buttrio hamlet in the Udine province and it produces this wonderful wine since 1990. This wine is made with 100% Picolit grapes. The cultivation soils are marl and exposed at south, south-east. The cultivation method used is the French Guyot and the picking of the grapes occurs in October. The fermentation takes place under temperature control for 25 days. There are some selected yeasts added to avoid the malolactic fermentation. The refinement takes place in wooden barrels for 18 months and further 2 months in bottle. Before the bottling there is a light filtering process to guarantee the brightness.
Characteristics of this Picolit DOCG wine
It has a bright yellow color with lively gold reflections. The smell is intense and complex with orange blossom, ripened apricot and peach syrup aromas. There are also some candied bitter orange and honey aromas. The taste has orange jam and dates aromas. It is velvety, fresh and balanced.
Suggested pairings while tasting this wine from Meroi winery
It is perfect with aged cheeses and it is sublime with the gorgonzola. It is also perfect with desserts and jams. It can be also tasted as meditation wine. It must be served in a tulip wine glass at 12-14°C.
