Livon Braide Alte 2002

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Livon
Label Name:
 
Braide Alte
Vintage:
 
2002
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Collio, Dolegna del Collio)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Picolit, Moscato Giallo
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Multiple vintage accolades: Gambero Rosso (2-3 glasses, multiple years), Duemilavini AIS (5 Grapes, many vintages 1998–2008+), Veronelli (3 stars), Robert Parker 92/100 (noted for some vintages), Falstaff 93 points (recent tastings), Sakura Awards (gold/double gold in later vintages)

Tasting Note
Straw-gold color; aromas of dried apricot, yellow peach, citrus peel, white flowers and gentle spice. Warm, full-bodied palate with lively acidity, mineral/saline notes and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/swordfish, seafood pasta, roast poultry, soft-ripened cheeses, shellfish. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese grilled fish, Chinese seafood stir-fries, mildly spicy Thai curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested grapes vinified separately with cold maceration; fermented and aged in Allier oak barriques (controlled temperature), blended and rested in oak before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Aziende Agricole Livon, family-owned since 1964 (D. Livon). Estate in Collio produces Gran Cru Braide Alte from selected Dolegna del Collio parcels, famed for longevity and international awards.