Sauvignon
Pale yellow colour with greenish reflections, bouquet with prevalence of sage and yellow pepper. The taste is dry and pleasantly citrine, elegant and wrapping. Ideal for fish starters, “sarde in savor”, shellfish, seafood soups and complex fish plates. To be served at a temperature of 10-12°C (50-50°F)
| Wine name: | SAUVIGNON |
| Production area: | D.O.C. FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI In the hills of the municipality of Attimis at 200 m. above sea level |
| Type of wine: | Dry white wine |
| Soil: | Flysch of the Eocene epoch with a prevalence of sandstone |
| Growing system: | Guyot |
| Harvest: | Early September (first ten days of the month). Grapes are hand harvested, selected and separated into crates |
| Vinification: | Slight maceration at a controlled temperature followed by soft pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel vats |
| Enhancement: | 6 months of a natural fermentation in stainless steel vats. Once bottled, it is left to mature for 2 months before sale |
| Alcohol content: | 13% vol |
| Organoleptic characteristics: | Straw yellow colour with green tinge, bouquet with a prevalence of sage and wild pepper. Dry and nervous flavour that is elegant and absorbing |
| Conservation: | Keep in a dry, dark place |
| Serving temperature: | 8°-10° C |
| Bottle: | 750 ml |
| Food combination: | Suitable for appetizers and fish dishes accompanied with sauces. Perfect match with artichoke dishes |
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