In the glass
Aroma: orange blossom, candied orange peel, honey, apricot, floral muscat
Palate: intense sweetness, orange preserve, exotic spice, concentrated stone fruit
A reference wine of the Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG (elevated to DOCG in 2010). Moscato Giallo grapes are dried (passito) on bamboo racks in the volcanic Euganean Hills; the intensely floral and orange-scented result is distinctive within Italian sweet wine.
What it pairs with
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Cantucci e vin santo (almond biscotti)
The regional tradition of dunking almond biscuits in a sweet, aromatic wine applies perfectly. -
Orange blossom panna cotta
The wine's floral orange character creates a seamless echo with the dessert. -
Mature Asiago stravecchio
Sweet wine and aged hard cheese is a classic Italian pairing; the orange blossom cuts through the crystalline fat.
How to serve Vignalta Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio Passito
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 12-14°C. Cellar temperature (12-14°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cantucci e vin santo (almond biscotti), Orange blossom panna cotta, Mature Asiago stravecchio. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Vignalta has been the benchmark producer of Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio since the DOCG's establishment. The Euganean Hills (Colli Euganei) are volcanic, rising steeply from the Padovan plain south of Padua. Moscato Giallo has been grown here for centuries for its compatibility with the volcanic soil and warm microclimate. The passito style (dried grape) was formalised with the creation of the DOCG in 2010.
- 1992 — Vignalta first produces a Fior d'Arancio Passito from dried Moscato Giallo on the Euganean Hills.
- 2010 — Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio elevated to DOCG.
Facts
- Producer
- Vignalta
- Grapes
- Moscato Giallo
- Classification
- Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG
- Oak
- Aged in small oak and stainless steel after fermentation on dried skins
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-40 at retail (375ml)
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Vignalta Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio Passito
What does Vignalta Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio Passito taste like?
On the nose, orange blossom, candied orange peel, honey, apricot, floral muscat. On the palate, intense sweetness, orange preserve, exotic spice, concentrated stone fruit. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a very long and aromatic finish. A reference wine of the Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG (elevated to DOCG in 2010). Moscato Giallo grapes are dried (passito) on bamboo racks in the volcanic Euganean Hills; the intensely floral and orange-scented result is distinctive within Italian sweet wine.
When should I drink Vignalta Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio Passito?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vignalta Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio Passito?
Cantucci e vin santo (almond biscotti) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Orange blossom panna cotta and Mature Asiago stravecchio. The regional tradition of dunking almond biscuits in a sweet, aromatic wine applies perfectly.
What grapes are in Vignalta Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio Passito?
The blend is Moscato Giallo. The wine is classified as Colli Euganei Fior d'Arancio DOCG.