Friuli Isonzo DOC 'La Vila' 2021 (750 ml.) Lis Neris

THE WINE

'La Vila' by Lis Neris is a pure Friulano. Organic farming and slow maturation on vines over 30 years old, manual harvesting with careful selection of the clusters, and fermentation in steel tanks, combined maturation in inox/wood on fine lees for 11 months and aging in bottle for a minimum of 12 months. It takes on a complex profile, characterized by fruity and almond aromas. A well-balanced structure, a perfect synthesis of freshness and softness, with a persistent finish. The style of the wine is enveloping and seductive, typically characteristic of the Isontino territory. Perfect paired with fish-based dishes.

THE COMPANY

When the Isonzo River leaves the narrow canyons that confine it during its journey through Slovenia, here comes Gorizia, one of the most contested border cities in Europe. An enchanting landscape appears, dotted with small towns that have grown around a bell tower. The vineyards characterize the landscape and mark the rhythm of the days with their phases.
In this context, since 1879, four generations of my family have contributed with work and passion to the construction and growth of one of the most representative production realities of Eastern Friuli.

THE TERRITORY AND THE VINEYARDS

In the beginning, there was the sea that, in the Tertiary era, covered a large part of the region and that, as it receded, brought to light the sedimentary rocks. Thus, the rocky substrate was formed.

The Isonzo valley was carved by the glaciations of the Quaternary and the melting waters of the glaciers shaped its current profile. In the subsequent periods, thanks to the disintegrating action of atmospheric agents, a reddish clayey surface layer rich in iron oxides and other minerals originated. The underlying gravel mass favors the distribution of water and oxygen, making the subsoil very hospitable for the development and activity of the roots.
Thus, the soils of the Isonzo valley were formed.

Here grow the vineyards of Lis Neris: over 70 hectares of vines are planted between the Slovenian border to the north and the right bank of the Isonzo to the south. The surface pebbles, locally called claps, absorb heat during the day and release it during the night, which promotes the ripening of the grapes.
This is how powerful wines are born.

Finally, there is the Bora, dominant winds that come from the northeast capable of creating thermal excursions that slow down ripening, favoring the aromatic concentration of the grapes and the balancing of acids.
This is how elegant wines are born.