SEPTEMBER WINE CLUB:

Mont’Albano
Pinot Grigio Friuli DOC
Friuli, Italy
CRISP WINE STYLE
Pale straw in color, its perfume is distinctly tropical, with a pronounced banana and passionfruit quality. It is a well-structured wine with a good acidity and lingering finish.
WINE DETAILS:
- Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio
- Appellation: Mid-hilly Friuli region, Italy
- Analysis: 12.5% alcohol / volume
- Residual sugar: 5.1 g/l
- Total Acidity: 6.2 g/l
- Food Pairings: Suggested with fish soups and chargrilled seafood or served with risottos and baked vegetables.
VINEYARDS:
The vineyards are located in the mid-hilly Friuli region. Excellent exposure and position, with medium slope.
VITICULTURE:
From a meteorological point of view, it was an unpredictable year and for this reason the work in the vineyard in the first months of the year was very demanding. The entire winter period was characterized by average temperatures higher than in recent years and a significant absence of rainfall. The arrival of spring, with showers in various areas of Italy, has eased the water stress. Finally, starting from June, the thermometer began to rise dramatically ushering in a summer with record temperatures. The drought that worried the whole peninsula was however overcome thanks to the fundamental processes carried out in the vineyard in the previous months. The lack of precipitation in the summer months did not affect the production, on the contrary, it helped to keep the grapes healthy from a phytosanitary point of view. Between August and September, abundant rainfall fell over a large part of the country, giving relief to the vines and accompanying the plants towards correct final ripening.
VINIFICATION:
The grapes are softly pressed and destemmed. The fermentation takes place in steel tanks at controlled temperature.
ABOUT THE WINERY:
Nestled among the hillside vineyards of Coloredo di Monte Albano, in the heart of Friuli, Mont’Albano stands as one of the most prestigious wineries within the Friuli Grave DOC area. Since 1985, founder Mauro Braidot embraced organic winemaking as both a mission and a lifestyle, viewing this approach as essential to expressing the region’s authentic character, one rooted in respect for biodiversity and consumer well-being. The Sartori family acquired Mont’Albano in spring 2008, today, it shines as one of Sartori di Verona’s most celebrated estates.
Cipolline in Agrodolce (Sweet & Sour Baby Onions)
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2 lbs peeled cipolline onions
- 1⁄3 cup sugar
- 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 – 1 cup water (maybe more)
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice
DIRECTIONS:
- Heat the butter in a pan large enough to hold the onions.
- Cook the onions in the butter for a few minutes while stirring.
- Sprinkle on the sugar, the vinegar and enough water to barely cover the onions and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until the liquid is completely gone, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes, watching carefully to avoid scorching. (The onions will become glazed & caramelized).
- Sprinkle with lemon juice & serve.
Information & Photos © Mont’Albano and Weinbauer – All Rights Reserved.
© Recipe courtesy of Elmotoo on Food.com.
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