Sauvignon DOC Friuli

Grown in the perfectly manicured vineyards of Gradisca d’Isonzo alongside the Isonzo river and, in gravelly soil, rich in minerals caressed by marine breezes and cooler Bora winds. After harvest, the grapes are cryomacerated for twenty-four to thirty-six hours, to enhance varietal characteristics, then the grapes are soft pressed; the must is cold-decanted and fermented in stainless steel tanks before bottling in late April. A classic Sauvignon featuring a nose of peach and bell pepper.


Wine exported to

Canada, USA, Japan, Australia, Austria

Most recent awards

  • 2017 | James Suckling92
  • 2011 | Wine Spectator88
Grape Varieties:

100% Sauvignon

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel

Type of yeast:

Selected

Maceration technique:

Cryomaceration

Length of maceration:

24-36 hours

Aging containers:

Stainless steel

Aging before bottling:

6-7 months

Closure:

Cork

Organic:

No

Vineyard location:

Gradisca d'Isonzo

Vineyard size:

10 acres (4 hectares)

Soil composition:

Rich, flavorful first courses, such as fish soup and mushroom risotto.

Vine training:

Guyot

Altitude:

80-100 meters (262-378 feet) above sea level

Vine density:

4500 vines per hectare

Yield:

3.5 lbs per vine

Exposure:

northeastern

Years planted:

2009-2019

Time of harvest:

Mid-September

Total yearly production (in bottles):

15,000

Tasting notes:

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

Food pairings:

Pair with flavorful first courses such as risotto with asparagus and aromatic herbs; fish-based second courses. Excellent with spicy Asian cuisine.

Aging potential:

Up to 6 years

Alcohol:

13.0%

Winemaker:

The Bortoluzzi family