Livio Felluga Illivio 2020 Friuli Colli Orientali Cl 75

Created in 1998 by the sons of Livio Felluga and dedicated to him for his eighty-fifth birthday, illivio expresses the personality of the “Patriarch”, combining strength and elegance.

Mainly trained in Guyot, the vines benefit from soils composed of marl and sandstone of Eocene origin. The 2019 harvest took place during the first half of September. The healthy and perfectly ripe grapes are harvested by hand, in small boxes, to preserve the integrity of the berry. Gently de-stemmed and left to macerate for a short period, it is then softly pressed, and the must thus obtained is clarified by decanting. This is followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature in small oak barrels. At the end of the malolactic fermentation, the wine remains for a few months on the lees in small oak barrels, to increase flavor, creaminess and a vocation for aging.

Color: Intense and brilliant straw yellow.

Nose: Intense and complex, enveloping and creamy, with marked floral and ripe fruit notes. It opens with aromas of lime blossom, wisteria, broom and chamomile which blend with fruity notes of yellow peach, apricot, mandarin and tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango. Aging in small oak barrels gives gentle woody notes of coconut, mace, vanilla bean, brown sugar and sweet spices. It closes with a delicate finish of rosemary and walnut husk.

Palate: Enter full and harmonious. Dense and full-bodied, the softness is balanced by a fresh acidity. Aromas of yellow plum, peach and papaya alternate with notes of wildflower honey and white chocolate. Sapid and persistent, it closes creamy and pleasantly mineral.

Pairings: Particularly suitable for fish-based dishes, risottos and fresh cheeses.