Description
Titianus
Wine name: Titianus – The front label features the portrait of family ancestor
Conte Antonio di Porcìa, painted in 1532 by Titian. The family donated the portrait to the Accademia di Brera in Milan
Denomination: I.G.T. Venezia Giulia
Vineyards in production: 7,60 hectares, of which 1,00 is dedicated to the
Titianus selection
Growing area: Azzano Decimo-Porcía (Pordenone)
Soil profile: Deep soil with a silty-loam texture, alkaline and rich
in limestone
Grape: Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso
Vineyard aspect: Northeast-Southwest
Average vineyard age: 45 years
Elevation: 25 metres asl
Training system: Sylvoz
Vineyard density: 1.900 vines per hectare
Crop yield: 7.500 kg per hectares
Annual production: Average10.800 bottles
Vinification: The grapes are gently pressed, then the must
ferments in steel 12-16 days with cultured yeasts at 28-32°C, with pumpovers
and délestage. The wine is then pressed off and racked into stainless steel for
the malolactic fermentation. It finally goes to the ageing area, where it spends
some 12 months in oak barriques
Maturation: Oak
Bottle ageing: 12 months
Appearance: Purple-tinged ruby red, a selection from the finest
lots of the vintage
Bouquet: Rich, intense, and elegant, with notes of blackberry,
black pepper, violets, roast espresso, and black
liquorice
Palate: Velvety texture, full-bodied, and well-balanced, with
a hint of vanilla on the finish
Alcohol: 13,00%
Total acidity: 5,20 g/l
pH: 3,56
Dry extract: 25,40 g/l
Total SO2: 90 mg/l (legal maximum: 160 mg/l)
Serving suggestions: To enjoy the wine fully, decant and let breathe
before serving. Refosco Titianus is perfect with grilled red meats; Friulans
traditionally enjoy it with game, in particular with pappardelle in boar sauce
