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Sauvignon Friuli Colli Orientali DOC

by Specogna · Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

TypeWhite
Grapes100% Sauvignon
VineyardHillside and level vineyards in Friuli Colli Orientali
LineBianchi
SpecognaFriuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Sauvignon is grown in Friuli Colli Orientali at elevations between 118 and 150 metres above sea level. The vineyards include east- and southeast-facing hillsides, together with level parcels whose rows run north–south. Marl and sandstone form the soils. Plantings date from 1985 to 2015, with approximately 5,000 vines per hectare trained to Guyot and spurred cordon.

Grapes

100% Sauvignon.

Tasting profile

Straw yellow. The varietal aroma combines pink grapefruit and pineapple with yellow pepper, tomato leaf and boxwood nuances. The palate is structured, intense, broad and crisp, with good acidic tension, complex varietal sensations and a long-lasting finish.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 8–10 °C. Suitable as an aperitif and with asparagus, vegetable soups, puréed pulses and marinated fish.