Description
The Collio Goriziano PDO or Collio PDO is reserved for the following typologies of wine: White and Red.
Production Area
The production area of Collio Goriziano PDO or Collio PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Province of Gorizia, in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
Blends
White: Chardonnay and/or Malvasia Istriana and/or Pinot Bianco and/or Picolit and/or Pinot Grigio and/or Riesling Italico and/or Sauvignon and/or Friulano; Müller Thurgau and/or Aromatic Traminer cannot exceed 15% of the total.
Description of product typologies
Collio Goriziano PDO or Collio PDO Bianco is straw-yellow to deep golden yellow in colour, varying in intensity and at times with coppery highlights; the nose is delicate, slightly aromatic and with fruity notes; it is fresh, harmonious, dry and lively on the palate. Collio Goriziano PDO or Collio PDO Rosso is ruby-red in colour, with garnet highlights; the nose displays intense and spicy aromas with mild grassy notes; it is full-bodied, dry, full and harmonious on the palate.
Grape variety specifications
The Collio Goriziano PDO or Collio PDO may display the specifications of the following grape varieties. From white grape varieties (incl. Riserva): min. 85% Chardonnay, Malvasia (Istriana), Pinot Bianco, Picolit, Pinot Grigio, Riesling Italico, Sauvignon, Friulano, Aromatic Traminer, Ribolla Gialla, Riesling (Renano), Müller Thurgau, with the possible addition of other grape varieties, max. 15% for each. From red grape varieties (incl. Riserva): min. 85% Cabernet (Franc and/or Sauvignon and/or Carmenère), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, with the possible addition of other grape varieties, max. 15% for each. The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin. The Riserva specification is conceded to red wines that have undergone an aging period of at least 30 months, commencing November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced, at least 6 months of which must be in wooden barrels; for white wines, the aging period must last 20 months, commencing November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced.
