In the glass
Aroma: pear, almond blossom, yellow apple, wild herb
Palate: pear, almond skin, saline close, fresh finish
Friulano from Castello di Spessa in the Collio DOC. The castle cellar's everyday Collio white.
What it pairs with
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Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon
Sweet melon and salty cured pork against pear-and-almond Friulano is the canonical Friulian aperitivo. -
Frico friulano
Melted Montasio cheese pancake and the wine's almond-skin lift lock together. -
Grilled white fish
Sea bass or branzino and dry Friulano share fresh saline lift. -
Asparagus risotto
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Green vegetables and Friulano's herb register lock together.
History
Friulano from Castello di Spessa. The 13th-century castle estate at Capriva del Friuli combines the cellar with a hotel and golf course.
Facts
- Producer
- Castello di Spessa
- Grapes
- Friulano (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Collio
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation, around 6 months on fine lees before bottling
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Castello di Spessa Friulano
What does Castello di Spessa Friulano taste like?
Pear, almond blossom, yellow apple and wild herb on the nose; pear, almond skin, saline close and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Castello di Spessa Friulano?
Drink 1 to 5 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption.
Where is Castello di Spessa?
Castello di Spessa is a 13th-century castle estate at Capriva del Friuli in the Collio DOC. The estate runs a hotel and golf course alongside the cellar.
What food pairs with Castello di Spessa Friulano?
Prosciutto di San Daniele with melon is the canonical Friulian pairing. Frico friulano, grilled white fish, and asparagus risotto are equally strong.