Sauvignon

This vine has been cultivated with considerable success for some time in the lower areas of the Rosazzo Hills, where it is able to best express its intense aromatic charge by virtue of the particular microclimate of these areas, which is cooler than the high hills. The ponca, the soil of our hills, gives Sauvignon a pleasant flavor.

This Sauvignon was awarded 90 points at the Wine Spectator.

Type
White
Year
First Vintage 1984
Grapes
Sauvignon
Vineyards
Friuli Colli Orientali (Manzano Hills)
"Ponca" is the typical element of our soil: a sedimentary formation integrally made of clayey marl alternating with layers of sandstone. The "Ponca" shows low fertility and good capacity to hold water, gives uniques features to the grapes and the wine such as full-bodied taste and colour, tannins, and minerality. The location of the vineyards on terracings, the Ronchi (top of the hills), and the perfect exposure allow the full ripening of the grapes. Ventilation is good thanks to the Bora and the winds coming from the Adriatico Sea. The remarkable temperature range between day and night makes the grapes more flavoured and sugary.

Vinification

The grapes, harvested manually, undergo a short cold maceration and then undergo soft pressing. The musts obtained carry out the alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks kept at a controlled temperature. Subsequently, the wine remains on the noble lees for about 3 months until bottling.

Wonderful tasted as an aperitif, it goes well with fish and first courses, cold cuts and fresh and blue cheeses. Recommended serving temperature: 12-14 ° C

Colli Orientali del Friuli