Diloro Fior D’arancio Colli Euganei Docg Vino Passito

Producer: Maeli

Region: Maeli Winery was founded in 2011 and has a total of twenty-four hectares of vineyards. The Maeli winery towers above the volcanic landscape of Mount Piriot, where the vines enjoy plenty of sun, a unique ancient volcanic soil rich in sandstone, chalk and clay, mixed with marl and loam in the vineyards. The natural landscape of the vineyards is amazing, with the Venice lagoon on one side and the Dolomites on the other, as well as rich vegetation, wild roses and dog roses, fruit trees and olive trees! In cultivation and planting, the natural and terroir characteristics are respected.

Variety: 100% Fior D'Arancio

Vintage: 2016

Vinification: Grapes hand harvested and dried in the fruit cellar for about 3 months. Maceration before fermentation for 7 days, fermentation until late spring. Refinement on its lees in steel for 40 months before bottling.

Color: Golden colored.
Aroma: Zvery clear aromas of honey (acacia), orange blossom, yellow peach, apricot and other tropical fruit.
Taste: Rrich and soft, with dried fruit and more honey (acacia) with an impeccable balance between freshness and flavor, with sweet and sour nuances that exist harmoniously side by side: you don't even notice the amount of residual sugar (138gr/l).

Food pairings:

• Blue cheeses, aged cheeses with a spicy aftertaste, salted anchovies with capers, foie gras, bitter almonds, structured desserts with orange jam or candied fruit, candied fruit covered with chocolate, chocolate-based desserts, dried crunchy fruit  with honey and sugar.

Serving temperature: in 10 C°

Aging potential: all 2032

Scores/comments for the wine domain Ian D’Agata: 94/100

« this is a marvelous, light on its feet, and extremely flavourful sweet wine that is neither heavy nor too sweet. Just about anyone you serve it to will love it. »

Excellent price/quality ratio!