Livon - Braide Alte - Venezia Giulia IGT

Livon - Braide Alte - Venezia Giulia IGT

Braide Alte is a white blend from Livon Braide, made in north-eastern Italy under the Venezia Giulia IGT designation. It brings Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc together in one composed Friulian white.

The nose is ripe orchard fruit and white peach, with citrus zest, a hint of tropical fruit and delicate floral and sage notes above. The palate is rounded and fresh. Lees contact gives a creamy texture, held in check by lively acidity and a mineral thread. The finish is long, clean and faintly almondy.

The north-east of Italy is known for whites of freshness and clarity of fruit, and this blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc shows that character in its lively acidity and mineral thread.

Pair it with shellfish, white fish or chicken, or with salads and dishes built around fresh herbs, where the sage note finds an echo on the plate.