Friuli Colli Orientali, Prepotto/Cormons. Friuli Venezia Giulia
Siùm
Siùm means dream in Friulano. The ideal bottle to pair with dessert, this delicious wine is the result of a perfect mixture the 2 native varieties of Verduzzo and Picolit. With each sip, you will discover notes of marzipan, nougat, honey, and dried apricot.
Taste
The perfect candidate for dessert, Siùm is the blend of two of the most iconic grapes of Friuli: Verduzzo and Picolit. It has a silky texture with a long and elegant finish, and aromas of honey, marzipan, and nougat.
TECHNICAL DATA & CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINE
| Winery | La Viarte |
|---|---|
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Type | Sweet White |
| Autochthonous | Yes |
| Autochtonous Grapes | Picolit and Verduzzo Friulano |
| Wine label | DOC |
| Wine vintage | 2012 |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Medium |
|---|---|
| ABV | 11% |
| Color | Brilliant amber yellow |
| Fragrance | Stylish, broad bouquet with hints of marzipan, nougat, dried apricot, and turmeric. |
| Winemaking method | Drying reduces the weight of the fruit by 50-55%, after which the bunches are soft pressed in December. Fermentation is carried out entirely in French oak barriques in cellars with a temperature of about 15°C. This very slow process enables the two musts to fuse together into a single, great wine. |
| Maturation | The wine is left to mature in contact with the lees for another year, acquiring softness and complexity. It is bottled after two years from the harvest; it ages for another year in the bottle before being released. |
| Bottle size(s) | 375 ml |
| Awards | I Vini di Veronelli Guida Oro 2022: Siùm 2008 – 3 stelle oro 94/100 |
| Bottles in a box: | 12 |
