Scarbolo, Friuli

Valter Scarbolo is a Friulian winemaker with over 25 hectares of vineyards on land originally cultivated by his father Gino. Two renowned Friulian oenologists who both share his philosophy of winemaking are employed as consultants. Between them, they are producing a small range of very high quality wines which reveal both the characteristics of the grape variety and the place they are grown.

The land is located on the right bank of the Torre and 5 km south of the Colli Orientali. The terrain is of alluvial origins, and is composed of clay and gravel deposited during the Quaternaria era. The vineyards are located in close proximity to the cellar and are cultivated according to the Guyot training system. The climate is ventilated and dry, with cooling winds from the east and warm-marine air from the south. The sea and mountains assist in creating the ideal climate for viticulture, warm days and cool nights, preserving aromas and flavours by allowing the grapes to mature less rapidly. The grapes grown are those of Friulian tradition, Tocai Friulano, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.