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Sauvignon Organic – Castelvecchio – White wine – Carso DOC

by Castelvecchio · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Appellation
Carso/Carso-KrasDOC
Type
White
Grapes
100% Sauvignon
Vineyard
Castelvecchio estate, Sagrado, Gorizia Karst
Line
Castelvecchio
Vintages
2024
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
8–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
CastelvecchioFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from Castelvecchio in the Gorizia Karst, near Sagrado. The landscape is arid and rocky, with a shallow stratum of red earth rich in iron and limestone. Constant ventilation and the nearby sea influence the site.

Grapes

100% Sauvignon.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested manually and gently pressed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures sur lie in steel tanks.

Technical data

DOC Carso. Organic wine. Bottle format: 750 ml.

Tasting profile

Bright straw yellow with green reflections. The complex varietal nose opens with vegetal notes, including tomato leaf, followed by citrus, grapefruit and white peach. The palate repeats these aromatic impressions and finishes with a lightly salty, mineral character associated with the Karst terroir. The introductory profile also describes it as full, ripe and firmly structured.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 10–12°C. Pair with substantial first courses, grilled fish, fish soup and white meat. It also works with spicy and bittersweet Asian dishes.