Type:    white Grape:    100% Sauvignon Serving Temperature:    12-14°C(53.6-57.2°F) Maturation:    no oak Production:    15,000 bottles Food:    Flavorful first courses such as risotto with asparagus and aromatic herbs; excellent with spicy oriental cuisine

General

SAUVIGNON VENEZIA GIULIA IGT:
Exposure, microclimate: Exposure to the sun is excellent, temperature range good; the distinctive microclimate is especially favorable for great whites
Harvest time: From September 15th onwards

Vineyard Characteristics

Vineyard surface: 2 hectares (4.9 acres)
Crop yield: 8 tons/ha (3.2 per acre, well below the maximum set by DOC regulations, which is 12 tons per ha)
Soil type: Gravelly, red terrain, rich in minerals and microelements
Training system: Guyot
Densit

Vinification and Aging

Hand-picked grapes undergo cryomaceration at 8° C (46.4° F) for c. 24-36 hours, to enhance varietal characteristics, then are soft-pressed. The resulting must is cold-decanted and fermented at a controlled temperature of 17° C (62.6° F), in stainless ste

Tasting Notes

Light straw yellow with verdant hues. The bouquet charms you with typical notes of bell pepper, peach and sage leaves endowing it with distinct elegance. Full on the palate, fresh, very appealing, with complex varietal flavors.

Photos

Alessio in the winery	The stainless steel tanks	Young vines in spring

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