Valentino Butussi Madonna d’Aiuto Ramato
Grape varieties: Pinot Grigio 100%.
Vinification: Grapes harvested by hand at the peak of ripeness. The berries are destemmed and left to undergo skin contact until fermentation begins spontaneously with indigenous yeasts. Throughout fermentation, the wine is pumped over (pigeages) daily until it runs its course naturally. Pressing is done in a traditional press adapted to operate at low pressure. After 24 hours of static settling, the still-cloudy wine is transferred to traditional 700-liter Friulian oak barrels.
Aging: 8 to 10 months in traditional Friulian oak barrels (700 liters), followed by 12 months in the bottle.
Colour: Intense rust, with a coppery or “onion skin” hue.
Aroma: Floral notes of orange blossom and jasmine, accompanied by aromas of apple and pear, and finishing with a hint of red berries.
Flavour: It enters the palate with elegance yet determination, revealing strong mineral and salty notes. It shows great consistency between the nose and the palate, with a dry and very persistent finish.
Serve: 10 to 12⁰
Consumption: Imediato ou guarda (3 a 10 anos).
Harmonisation: Very versatile at the table, ideal for pairing with appetizers, soups, risottos, as well as fish and white meat dishes.
Producer: Valentino Butussi
Enology: Filippo Butussi
Classification: Italian Wines – Friuli Venezia Giulia – Griuli Colli Orientali DOC
Awards and Notes:
- James Suckling – 91/100 (2021)
- Falstaff – 92/100 (2021)
- WineHunter – 94/100 Gold Award (2022)
- Luca Maroni – 93/100 (2021)
- Gambero Rosso - 2 Bicchieri
