Monblanc
Monblanc

Castello di Buttrio Mon Blanc is a compendium of Friulian viticulture in a judiciously gauged blend of native grape varieties.
Friulano’s austere structure melds with the sun-kissed acidity of ribolla gialla and swathes itself in the full-bodied minerality of malvasia istriana. Mon Blanc brings together fruit-led elegance with fresh waft s of broom and all the aromas of its sun-drenched hillslope home.

Provenance of grapes:
From the vineyards of Castello di Buttrio
Soil:
Alternate layers of marl and sandstone of eocene origin, known as “ponca” in Friulian
Vineyard sites:
Hillslopes, terraced for improved vineyard management
Site climate:
The location in the hills at Castello di Buttrio, 142 metres above sea level, ensures perfect air circulation and the ideal range of day-night temperatures at harvest time brings the grapes to optimal ripeness
Age of vines:
Variable
Training system:
Guyot
Vineyard management:
Integrated low environmental impact management encourages the grapes to express the territory
Harvest period:
Decided on the basis of periodic grape tastings and monitoring of sugar, acidity and aromatic ripeness
Vinification:
Soft pressing with separation of the press fractions. Settling at 14 °C for 24-36 hours. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18-20 °C. The varieties are picked and vinified separately and blended prior to bottling
Maturation:
For 6-8 months on the fermentation lees kept in suspension by periodic stirring
Release to market:
8-10 months after the harvest
Sensory profile:
Appearance: straw yellow
Nose: Subtle, elegant with flower and fruit-led aromatics
Palate: Distinctively fresh-tasting and long-lingering
Food matchings:
Thanks to the wines in the blend, Monblanc is a classic with fish, such as whitebait, breaded and fried sardines or anchovies, raw fish, oysters and Venus shells. Racy acidity makes this an excellent aperitif wine
Serving temperature:
8° – 10° C
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