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CANTINE APERTE 25TH AND 26TH OF MAY 2013
02.05.2013
Cantine Aperte 2013, Aquila del Torre program: Saturday 25th: - From 10am to 6pm: Cellar tour and special tasting of Friulano Aquila del Torre: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 vintages (only on reservation, reserve your visit at info@aquiladeltorre.it). - At 8pm: "Cena con il Vignaiolo...

Biodiversity

The nearby woodlands offer access to the vineyards for the beneficial insects that live there, such as ladybirds, which are of crucial importance as they prey on other insects that harm the vines. »
Flysch Soil

Soil at Aquila del Torre comprises flysch, alternating strata of 45 million year-old Eocene marls and sandstones. This soil was once at the bottom of the sea and the lagoon. »
Winds

The mountain chain of the Julian Alps lies behind the vineyards at Aquila del Torre, providing protection from the cold northerly winds. Warms winds blow constantly from the opposite direction. »
Hills

The slope on which the vines stand is considerable so the terraces are single-row only to ensure optimal exposure to sunshine for each plant. Since the grapes receive a uniform amount of sunlight, full ripeness is guaranteed. »