### PITTICCO – SERIKA

FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI DOC 2020 – 75cl – Red Friouli - Italy

##### Estate

###### Vineyard

magic of the landscape
Our rows of vines are positioned on a gentle hill, facing an enchanting valley with the Judrio River flowing through it. Right from the beginning, we were fascinated by the beauty and history of this land: five hectares of only native vines, planted by expert hands, which we look after today in order to pass them on to those who come along after us. The Pitticco vineyards are located on a hillside in the Novacuzzo area, characterised by favourable soil and weather conditions that guarantee an ideal microclimate for the cultivation of our red grapes. Most of the precipitation is in the spring and autumn, while during the summer there are typical but limited storms. The narrow Judrio valley facilitates the presence of fresh, dry winds throughout the year, which bring perceptible temperature changes during the grapes' ripening phase, encouraging the aromatic characteristics of the varietals in Pitticco wines. The hills are divided into two parcels with 6700 stocks for every hectare of vineyard. The part facing East, with a maximum altitude of 144 metres above sea level and a minimum of 104 metres above sea level, is ideal for the production of Schioppettino, while the part facing South-East, at between 88 and 125 metres above sea level, is suitable for the cultivation of all three types of grape.
land: the origin of everything
If we touch the soil where our vines grow with our own hands, we can immediately understand how unusually rich in minerals it is. Indeed, the vines sink their roots into "flysch", more commonly called "ponca" in the Friulian language. These are terms used to describe an ancient rock formation with alternating layers of marl (crumbly, clay-rich rock) and sandstone (a hard, sandy formation). It is thanks to this fantastic mineral reactivity, and also the soil's high capacity for water retention and management, that we can obtain our extremely elegant, well-structured red wines, able to impress even the most demanding palates.

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###### History

An ancient story, made of sun and earth, a new story, made of experience and love.
ELEGANCE, AUTHENTICITY, CHARACTER: Pitticco wines, only native reds.
These are the wines we love: balanced in aromas and tannins thanks to the important temperature ranges that the terroir of Prepotto, situated on the Colli Orientali del Friuli, offers during the ripening phase of the grapes. Here is where Migale, Serika and Schioppettino di Prepotto are born.
OUR PHILOSOPHY: Elegance as a distinguishing feature.
Our identity can be broken down into essential elements, refined and balanced, which reflect the essence of three great wines, delicious by their very nature.
STORY OF A DREAM: Sergio Pitticco
Everything started with one man, and his great dream of creating traditional red wines from Friuli Venezia Giulia able to compete with prestigious labels. From a precious heritage characterized by the ancient wine varieties we watch over, we have managed to create three extraordinary nterpretations of the territory.
GRAPES: Schioppettino, Tazzelenghe and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
These are the three red varieties, dating from the 19th century, that we cultivate in the hilly area of Prepotto, in the heart of Colli Orientali del Friuli. All the varieties have perfectly acclimatised to the place, developing unique, distinctive characteristics.
THE WINE CELLAR: the art of waiting
The wine cellar is a special place where we take care of the next vintages, searching for the perfect balance. The wine, depending on the type and the vintage, is aged slowly in French oak barriques and tonneaux, before finishing its aging in wooden casks.