Le Monde
Friulano – 2021
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
Estate vineyards in D.O.C. Friuli.
- Soils: Calcareous clay, rich in micronutrients
- Vine Age: approximately 32 years
- Vine Training System: Guyot
- Vine Planting Density: 4300 vines/ha
Harvest Notes
- Harvested mid-September
- Prefermentation cold soak for 24 hours
- Gentle pneumatic pressing
- Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
- Aged in stainless steel tanks for several months
Winemaker's Notes
Deep straw yellow with green-gold highlights. Subtle and delicate aromas of balsamic notes and wild flowers create an intricate bouquet. Fresh-tasting, piquant and dynamic, it is well balanced.
Excellent as an aperitif. At table, pair with soups, seafood pastas and Asian cuisine.
Wine Summary
100% Friulano; alcohol: 13%; grown in calcareous-clay soils, rich in micronutrients; harvested mid-September; cold soak for 24 hours before gentle pressing; fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; aged in stainless steel for several months before bottling; Certified Sustainable SQNPI Italy.
Technical Information
- 100% monovarietal Friulano
- Alcohol: 13%
- Certified Sustainable SQNPI Italy
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli Venezia Giulia |
| Appellation(s) | DOC Friuli |
| Proprietors | Alex Maccan |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Winemaker | Giovanni Ruzzene |
| Annual Production | 18,333 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable |