TAI

Producer:
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
100% TAI
Classification:
IGT
Vintage:
2024
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry white wine made from the indigenous TAI grape variety. This is the local name for the Tokai Friulano variety, which is widespread in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. An extremely pleasant wine, delicate and slightly aromatic. It is a great accompaniment to aperitifs and many light dishes.

Details

Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections.

Aroma: complex, with notes of wild flowers.

Flavor: fresh, soft, slightly almondy.

Food matching: excellent with light starters and dishes, seafood.

Serving temperature: 10°/12°C.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

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