Le Monde
Pinot Grigio – 2022
Region: Italy - Friuli Venezia Giulia
Le Monde
Le Monde lies between the banks of the Livenza and Meduna rivers, close to the border between the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone in Friuli Grave. The winery headquarters, built in the eighteenth century maintains the architectural characteristics of the time. Originally property of the Pistoni family, the wine farm together with the vineyards was acquired Alex Maccan in 2008.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Vineyards in D.O.C. Friuli.
- Soil: Calcareous clay, rich in micronutrients
- Vine Training System: Guyot and Sylvoz
- Vine Planting Density: 4300 vines/ha
Harvest Notes
- Harvested the first 10 days of September
- Pre-fermentation cold macerations for 24 – 48 hours
- Gentle pressing
- Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
- Aged on lees in tank
Winemaker's Notes
In the glass, amber-shot yellow with ligh copper tinges. The nose is a range of clearly distinct floral notes, with a delicate structure. A tangy, fresh palate with supple structure, lingering hints of white-fleshed fruit.
Pair with fish starters, pasta and rice dishes.
Wine Summary
100% Pinot Grigio; alcohol: 13%; vineyards in D.O.C. Friuli; Certified Sustainable wine by SQNPI Italy; grown in calcareous-clay soils, rich in micronutrients; harvested 1st 10 days September; grapes cold soak for 24 – 48 hours before gentle pressing; fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; aged on lees in stainless steel before bottling.
Technical Information
- 100% Pinot Grigio
- Alcohol: 13%
- Certified Sustainable SQNPI
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Appellation(s) | DOC Friuli Grave |
| Proprietors | Alex Maccan |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Winemaker | Giovanni Ruzzene |
| Annual Production | 18,333 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable |
