About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

A manual parcel selection is made in the estate's most suitable Sauvignon vineyards.

Grapes

100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Vinification

After soft pressing, the must ferments at 18–20 °C in 500 L French oak tonneaux, half of which are new. Malolactic fermentation is completed entirely in wood.

Ageing

The wine matures for 10 months on its lees in French oak tonneaux, with bâtonnage, before a further 6 months in bottle.

Technical data

Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Total acidity: 6.0 g/L. Residual sugar: 2 g/L. Total SO₂: 100 mg/L. pH: 3.30. Available in 0.75 L and 1.5 L Magnum bottles.

Tasting profile

Intense straw yellow with golden reflections. The aromatic profile combines yellow peach, mango, grapefruit, sage and elderflower with light toasted nuances of vanilla and hazelnut. Rich and structured on the palate, it has pronounced minerality and elegant acidic tension. The finish is exceptionally long and complex, with returning citrus and toasted notes.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 12–14 °C in a large glass intended for important white wines. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in a decanter. Pair with shellfish in rich sauces, baked amberjack, foie gras or blue cheeses. Ageing potential is 8–12 years.

Vintage notes

The 2021 received 95/100 and an Outstanding distinction from James Suckling, with exotic fruit, white truffle, integrated oak and mineral tension highlighted. Gambero Rosso awarded the 2020 vintage 95/100 and Tre Bicchieri. Bibenda gave the 2019 vintage 94/100 and 5 Grappoli, emphasizing its unusual depth and balance. Wine Spectator awarded the 2018 vintage 94 points and included it in its Top 100 Wines of Italy.