{"product_id":"cardonnay-2023-venezia-giulia-volope-pasini","title":"Cardonnay 2023, Venezia Giulia, Volope Pasini","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety: \u003c\/strong\u003eDepends on the label — often 100% single variety (e.g., Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Ribolla Gialla) for Venezia Giulia IGT bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit-driven with citrus, orchard fruit, floral notes and hints of herbs or minerality; Sauvignon may show herbal\/green bell pepper character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination: \u003c\/strong\u003eVenezia Giulia IGT — an Indicazione Geografica Tipica covering high-quality wines from Friuli-Venezia Giulia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White wines: pale straw to golden yellow. Reds (when labeled under Colli Orientali DOC) show ruby tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eDry, fresh acidity, balanced fruit intensity; often lively and harmonious, sometimes with mineral or saline notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry \/ Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy — Friuli-Venezia Giulia (northeastern Italy).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Method \/ Vinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature to preserve varietal purity.\u003cbr\u003eNo heavy oak influence for most IGT whites; some lees contact for texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing \/ Fermentation Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003eFermentation: cool, controlled temperatures typical for whites (about 15-18 °C).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing: \u003c\/strong\u003ewhites ~8–12 °C; reds ~16-18 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vineyards lie in the hills of Friuli, with mixed soils (often clay, limestone and mineral-rich components), contributing to freshness and aromatic precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most IGT whites are aged in steel and then in bottle before release.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content \u0026amp; Residual Sugars: \u003c\/strong\u003eTypical alcohol for these wines: ~12.5–13.5% vol.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual sugar: \u003c\/strong\u003elow (dry style), often ~2–3 g\/L or less in whites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dry, elegant Italian white (or red when applicable) with clear varietal expression, bright acidity, fresh fruit and subtle herbal or mineral notes. Made with modern vinification to highlight purity and regional character, it reflects the cool but sunny terroir of Friuli-Venezia Giulia with balance and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Volpe Pasini","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48225309556992,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/8026\/7833\/files\/Cardonnay2023_VeneziaGiulia_VolopePasini.png?v=1775069677","url":"https:\/\/winesfromitaly.com\/products\/cardonnay-2023-venezia-giulia-volope-pasini","provider":"Wines From Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}