Casa Vinicola Antonutti is a winery in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The four generations of the Antonutti family have been growing grapes in the heart of the Grave del Friuli for just over a hundred years. The winery now owns about fifty hectares of vineyards. The rivers Meduna, Cellina and Taglimento have brought large amounts of dolomite limestone into the area, and the area itself is protected from northerly winds, but benefits from its proximity to the sea. Antonutti grape grows in a place called Barbeano, where the soil is pebbled. The difference between day and night temperatures is large, so the grapes can be harvested later when they are already full of aromas.

Winemaking

Pebbly plain with fractions of red clay of morainic origin, Middle Friuli. Cappuccina-trained vineyards with a planting density of 4000 vines and yield of 100 q per hectare. Soft pressing of the grapes. Secondary fermentation in autoclave at 14 °C for about three weeks. Ageing on the lees for 90 days. Refinement in the bottle.

Tasting notes

Fine and persistent effervescence. A dynamic fresh note stands out on the nose, in the mouth the citrus notes accompany a wide minerality.Recommended serving temperature: 4° — 6°C

Pairing recommendation

Ideal as an aperitif, as well as with seafood, risotto, sushi and cold fish appetizers.