Bagnoli Friularo

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• In the communes of Battaglia Terme and Monselice, soils derive from the breakdown of volcanic rocks and display good skeletal content, good drainage, and richness in minerals and microelements.
• The flat zones of the other communes are characterised by sediments from the Adige, Bacchiglione, and Brenta rivers, with a higher proportion of silt and organic matter, and soils that can be defined as sub-acid and rich in potassium.
• The proximity of the Colli Euganei generates a thermal differential that produces evening and morning ventilation, moderating summer heat and offering protection against spring frosts.
• The climate is temperate with Mediterranean thermal conditions, mild winters, and hot, dry summers, with marked diurnal temperature ranges during ripening that increase phenolic compounds and colour concentration in the berry.
• Mean annual rainfall ranges between 700 and 900 mm, with two peaks in spring and autumn, allowing the vine to develop without water stress or mineral deficiencies.

• The dialectal etymology 'Frigoearo' is derived from the Latin root 'Frigus' (cold), linked to the late harvest that has always been practised in this area.
• A manuscript dated 1774 lists the grape varieties cultivated in the area together with their market prices, identifying Friularo as the most expensive and sought-after variety.

• The wine displays an intense ruby colour with violet highlights that evolves toward garnet with ageing.
• On the nose, aromas of red fruit such as marasca cherry, plum, and cherry are apparent, evolving with ageing toward overripe fruit, spirit-soaked fruit, and spices including cocoa, cinnamon, and vanilla.
• On the palate the wine expresses a rustic, powerful, and intense character, with a pronounced tannic structure and a high acidity that is intrinsic to the varietal typicity of Friularo.
• When ageing takes place in oak barrels, a woody fragrance — referred to in the specification as a 'boisé' note — is added to the aromatic profile.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

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Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0467
• Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini Friularo di Bagnoli