In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, almond blossom, honeysuckle, white pepper, hay

Palate: yellow stone fruit, almond pith, lemon, saline finish

Three-variety Colli Orientali field blend from the Rocca Bernarda holdings. Yellow apple, almond blossom and honeysuckle over a saline finish.

What it pairs with

  • Frico con patate
    Friulian Montasio and potato cake echoes the wine's almond pith; high acidity scrubs the cheese fat.
  • San Daniele ham
    Air-cured Friulian ham finds a peer in the wine's almond and saline edge.
  • Roast chicken with sage
    White pepper and hay aromatics meet the roast bird; medium body holds the dish.

History

Rocca Bernarda's modern Colli Orientali field blend, anchoring the everyday-tier range alongside the DOCG Picolit flagship.

  1. 2010 — First Vivacis vintage as the estate's everyday Colli Orientali field blend

Facts

Producer
Rocca Bernarda
Grapes
Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana
Classification
DOC Friuli Colli Orientali
Oak
Vinified in stainless steel with around 12 months on lees before bottling
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
2-10 from vintage
First vintage
2010
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Rocca Bernarda Vivacis

What does Vivacis taste like?

Yellow apple, almond blossom, honeysuckle, white pepper and hay on the nose; yellow stone fruit, almond pith, lemon and a saline finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.

When should I drink Vivacis?

Drink between 2 and 10 years from vintage. The wine peaks at year 3 to 5; almond aromatics deepen with bottle age.

Tags

dry field blend friulano high acid malvasia istriana medium body medium term mood elegant mood refreshing occasion aperitivo occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with charcuterie pairs with poultry pairs with vegetable forward price trade up ribolla gialla still white vegan
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