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Picolit (Italy)

Picolit is a white grape from Friuli in North East Italy.

The grape is most commonly associated with sweet dessert wines often made in the passito style.

Picolit Flavors

Picolit is known for green and herbaceous aromas, much like Sauvignon Blanc.

Citrus, Apricot, and Honey are typical Picolit flavors.

Followed by Almonds, Perfume, Thyme, and Minerality.

Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Orange
Orange
Apricot
Apricot
Honey
Honey
Perfume
Perfume
Almonds
Almonds
Herbs
Thyme
Minerals
Minerals

Picolit Profile

Picolit is a sweet aromatic wine with good acidity:

SUGAR:Sweet (150 g/l)
BODY:Medium
FRUIT:Medium
ACIDITY:Medium
ALCOHOL:12% ABV
Temperature Serving temperature:
8-10°C (46-50°F)

Picolit Food Pairing

Picolit is very food friendly. It pairs well with Italian, Japanese, Spicy Indian, Mexican. Thai and Vegetarian dishes.

Antipasti
Antipasti
Vegetables
Vegetables
Asparagus
Asparagus
Pasta
Pasta
Fish
Fish
Chicken
Chicken
Pork
Pork
Ham
Ham

Excellent Pairings

Antipasti. Tapas.
Roasted Vegetables.
Asparagus. Pesto. Spinach.
Prosciutto. Carpaccio. Salami.
Grilled or Fried White Fish. Sushi.
Fowl. Roast Chicken. Chicken Salad.
White Meat. Pork. Veal. Game.

Cheeses

Medium Cheeses. Cheese Soufflé.

Italian Specialities

Asparagus With Prosciutto and Eggs.
Friuli Speck. Prosciutto San Daniele.


The Perfect Glass for Picolit

A Small Tulip Shaped glass helps concentrate the aromatic intensity, enhancing the beautiful flavors wines are known for.

A small glass is appropriate, because this type of wine is served in smaller portions due to its sweetness and richness.

The narrow rim helps capture the aromas, allowing the wine's sweet, aromatic profile to shine.

Picolit Cheese Pairing

Sweet and salty foods pair well together. The same goes for wine and cheese.

Wine Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Aosta

Climate

The climate in Friuli-Venezia Giulia is influenced by both the Alps and the Sea.

The Julian Alps in the north provide shelter from the cold winds, while both hot sommers and cold winters are tempered by the Adreatic Sea.

This even climate allows the grapes to develop balanced acidity and strong flavors.

Black Grapes

White Grapes

Cabernet Sauvignon

15% Merlot

Sauvignon

25% Pinot Grigio
10% Friulano
10% Sauvignon Blanc


Red Wines

White Wines

Red Wine

Merlot
Pignolo
Schioppettino

Sparkling Wines:

Prosecco

White Wine

Chardonnay
Friulano
Lison DOCG
Malvasia Secco
Pinot Bianco
Pinot Grigio
Ribolla Gialla
Rosazzo DOCG
Sauvignon Blanc

Denominations

Colli Orientali del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Lison DOCG
Ramandolo DOCG
Rosazzo DOCG

Carso-Kras DOC
Collio Goriziano
Delle Venezie DOC
Friuli Annia DOC
Friuli Aquileia DOC
Friuli Colli Orientali DOC
Friuli Grave DOC
Friuli Latisana DOC
Friuli Venezia Giulia DOC
Isonzo del Friuli DOC
Lison-Pramaggiore DOC
Prosecco DOC

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