Sometimes unjustly regarded as a 'younger brother' of the more noble Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco is actually a grape variety capable of producing extremely fine and elegant wines. Widely cultivated in many wine regions of the world, such as Alsace and Burgundy, in Italy it is at home in Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli. The one proposed here by Castello di Spessa is a fine example. It is called Santarosa, Collio DOC, and is made from pure Pinot Bianco grapes grown in the Capriva del Friuli area. Harvested in early September, the grapes are soon brought to the cellar to begin processing. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine is then matured partly in barriques and partly in steel, always in contact with its noble lees, until at least March. Only then is the mass brought together and the wine is finally bottled. Straw yellow in colour with golden notes, the nose is broad and intense with tropical and bread crust notes. On the palate, it is extremely refined, with notes reminiscent of yeast, pear and acacia flowers. Soft and velvety, it has an excellent persistence. It is the ideal wine with fish starters, fish risottos or vegetable soups.