Stocco, Pinot Nero, 2021

Soft, Berries, Violets

Friuli / Red / Pinot Nero / Sustainable

This 100% Pinot Nero comes from vines aged 8 years old, situated in a flat area with no exposure. Growing at an altitude of 40 meters above sea level, the grapes undergo maceration at controlled temperature, with both delestage (rack and return) and remontage (pumping over) techniques employed. Afterward, the wine ages for 10 months in stainless steel vats, followed by one month of bottle fining before its release.

Notes on the producer

Four generations of wine producers, started with Francesco who dedicated the Stocco name to those first vineyards, and which continues today with Andrea, Daniela and Paola. Viticulture in Bicinicco, in the Friuli Grave area. The “Grave” subzone, which is situated between the provinces of Udine and Pordenone, hosts the most famous clone “cradle” in the world. With indigenous grapes such as Friulano, Malvasia Istriana and Refosco, there are also international varieties which have happily acclimatised themselves here such as the elegant Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero and the aromatic Sauvignon.Friuli “Grave” – Just as the name says, Grave (gravelly stones) lays on the flatter soil south of Udine.