Pierpaolo Pecorari Malvasia 2015

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    Pierpaolo Pecorari, Italy
    The best white wines in Italy come from the northeastern region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia (in short: Friuli). They are generally fresh, minerally, delicate, and very skillfully made. Producer Pierpaolo Pecorari – located just 5 kilometers from the border with Slovenia, has a clear vision and mission: to create delicate and pure wines that best reflect the terroir of Friuli—the estate’s location in the Isonzo DOC in the Rive Alte sub-zone. The Pecorari family has lived on this land for many generations, first as farmers and as winemakers from the 18th century. In the 1970s, Pierpaolo took over the helm of the family business, and viticulture became the main activity. Today the company is co-led by their son Alessandro Pecorari. The vineyards are in San Lorenzo Insontino, Moraro, Mossa, Corona, and Capriva del Friuli villages, consisting of gravelly limestone soils 60 meters above sea level. The varieties range from Refosco, Merlot, Friulano, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Since 2007, the winery has been officially certified as an organic farm. All the grapes are hand-harvested and pick the best batches. They are then vinified in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts. Whites are invariably aged in stainless steel tanks on the lees, with monthly batonnage to enrich the wine. The reds are also vinified in stainless steel and then aged in barriques. They offer many different wines grouped into two categories, Selezioni e Cru and Vini Classici. The deep bond that Pecorari has with the land is translated into distinctive, terroir-driven wines. The basis of a pure and genuine wine lies in the vineyard and the land. The soil around the river Isonzo is light and stony, with a mix of rocky stones and sand—this relatively poor soil yields little but extra tasty, concentrated grapes. The grapes retain their beautiful acidity thanks to the fresh mountain air. Elegance is always the essence of winemaking for the Pecorari family. They attribute the characteristics of freshness, minerality, and complexity to the climate, terroir, and art of vinification.
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    Persistent with jasmine aromas and tropical fruit flavors, both grape and name are far-reaching. Approximately 70 registered grapes contain Malvasia as part of their name or are listed as a synonym. The French call it Malvoisie, Germans call it Malvasier, British say Malmsey and confusingly one variety double-times under the alias, Boal, on the island of Madeira. In any case, Italy has more forms of Malvasia than any other country: Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia di Candia Aromatico and the red-skinned Malvasia di Casorzo from Piedmont. The list goes on. Somm Secret—The actual name could stem from an Italian mispronunciation of Monemvasia, a southern Greek port.

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    The source of some of Italy’s best and most distinctive white wines, Friuli-Venezia Giulia is where Italian, Germanic and Slavic cultures converge. The styles of wines produced in this region of Italy's far north-east reflect this merging of cultures. Often shortened to just “Friuli,” the area is divided into many distinct subzones, including Friuli Grave, Colli Orientali del Friuli, Collio Goriziano and Carso. The flat valley of Friuli Grave is responsible for a large proportion of the region’s wine production, particularly the approachable Pinot grigio and the popular Prosecco. The best vineyard locations are often on hillsides, as in Colli Orientali del Friuli or Collio. In general, Friuli boasts an ideal climate for viticulture, with warm sunny days and chilly nights, which allow grapes to ripen slowly and evenly.

    In Colli Orientali, the specialty is crisp, flavorful white wine made from indigenous varieities like Friulano (formerly known as Tocai Friulano), Ribolla gialla and Malvasia Istriana.

    Red wines, though far less common here, can be quite good, especially when made from the deeply colored, rustic Refosco variety. In Collio Goriziano, which abutts Slovenia, many of the same varieties are planted. International varieties like Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc are also common, but they tend to be Loire-like in style with herbaceous character and mellow tannins. Carso’s star grape is the red Teranno, notable for being rich in iron content and historically consumed for health purposes. It has an earthy, meaty profile and is often confused with the distinct variety Refosco.

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