The 2016 (1,500) Miklus Malvasia Collio Cassa Legno is a DOC white wine from DRAGA, originating from the renowned region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. This still wine is made from hand-selected grapes from the San Floriano del Collio vineyard, situated on hilly terrain rich in clay marl and sandstone known locally as "ponka". The winemaking process involves a five-day maceration with the skins in truncated conical barrels, with alcoholic fermentation and manual punch-downs, which give the wine a unique and well-defined character. Vintage: 2016 Alcohol content: 15.5 Winery: Cappuccina Harvest/Vintage: Manual, September. Organoleptic notes: Golden yellow colour, with a broad, very characteristic nose, slightly aromatic with hints of nutmeg, canned peach, and apricot. On the palate, it recalls tropical fruit, very persistent, mineral, fine, and harmonious. Soil: Hilly, consisting of layers of clay marl and sandstone called locally "ponka". Vineyard: San Floriano del Collio (Friuli V.G.); Draga vineyard area 0.35ha – vines/Ha 5,000 – planting layout 0.90×2.30 – altitude 210m a.s.l. – south exposure. Winemaking/Aging: The grapes are harvested and hand-selected, then destemmed and gently pressed, followed by a five-day maceration in contact with the skins in truncated conical barrels. During these days, alcoholic fermentation begins, and manual punch-downs are performed three times a day (submerging the skins in the must). Yield per hectare: 60 q.li/Ha A wine of great character and complexity, ideal for pairing with refined dishes or moments of careful tasting. The 2016 Miklus Malvasia Collio Cassa Legno from DRAGA represents a conscious choice for those seeking a still white wine with a distinctive aromatic profile and balanced structure.