Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most loved and widespread white grape varieties in the world. It is a variety native to the Loire Valley region which gradually spread to Bordeaux as well. DNA analyzes have revealed its kinship with Savagnin, one of the oldest grapes in central Europe which could be one of the parents of Sauvignon Blanc. As a semi-aromatic variety, it is now grown in many countries around the world, most notably in New Zealand, California, Australia, Chile and South Africa. In Italy, it is mainly present in Friuli Venezia Giulia and Alto Adige. Naturally, pedoclamic conditions that vary from place to place allow Sauvignon Blanc to express its personality in a very different way. An emblematic case of the Loire are the very cold temperatures and high humidity which, in addition to the presence of waterways, allow Sauvignon Blanc to develop the typical acidity in wines from Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire, also famous for its wine. Pouilly-Fumé : these are sharp wines with typical hints of gooseberry, musk, wild herbs and flint that give the palate an aromatic texture that is not easy to taste but much appreciated by connoisseurs. Reaching the Bordeaux area, with the Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes, the famous botrytised wines are obtained, that is, resulting from the appearance of noble rot on the berries which gives unique flavors by combining a high acidity with a considerable amount of sugar developed as a result of the dehydration of the cluster: Sauvignon Blanc is also in this case responsible for conferring very delicate and elegant aromas. The yield of Sauvignon in Italy is also very particular, which in the areas of Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli has found ideal environments to grow and give the best of itself. The structure of the Sauvignon from California and New Zealand is different, in which the tropical scents of white pulp fruits blend pleasantly with the typical herbaceous notes, releasing the more acidic properties of lemon peel and pomegranate in combination with wild herbs such as thyme. , sage, rosemary.
Why buy Sauvignon Blanc
Buying Sauvignon Blanc means first of all being able to familiarize yourself with one of the most widespread and famous white berried varieties in the world. The particular aromatic cut made by Sauvignon Blanc allows it to be considered as a semi-aromatic grape and, for this reason, very transversal with respect to tastes and culinary uses. Given its diffusion, buying this wine means being able to explore very diversified products and being able to deepen different local cultures, all enclosed in the great expressions of a single grape variety.
What is the origin of Sauvignon Blanc?
The origin of the name Sauvignon Blanc probably derives from sauvage (wild). There are two biotypes, that is expressions which, although belonging to the same variety, differ in some character: Sauvignon Piccolo and Sauvignon Grosso.
What are the characteristics of wine made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes?
Sauvignon Blanc produces wines with very recognizable characteristics: the color is usually straw yellow and can take on golden reflections with a fermentation or short aging in wood according to a widespread practice in the Pessac-Leognan area. In these cases the acid tones are diluted until they take on greater density and creaminess, with a pleasant worked note and more fruity scents. Sauvignon Blanc is otherwise recognizable for a marked shade of green apple, passion fruit and a herbaceous note ranging from asparagus to green pepper and basil.
What are the best combinations for Sauvignon Blanc?
Sauvignon Blanc is indicated in combination with grilled white meats, shellfish and fish such as sea bass flavored with lemon and parsley. For some it is also a valid accompaniment to risotto with asparagus, while it is the flagship wine for appetizers based on cold cuts and fresh cheeses.
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The wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes which, once in the cellar, are vinified in steel vats between 14 and 15°C. Subsequently the wine is always aged in steel for a few weeks.
In the glass it is straw yellow in colour, with a nose in which citrus and mineral notes prevail. The sip is fresh, with a discreet persistence.
It goe...
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The grapes are hand-harvested from selected vineyards in the renowned Marlborough region. After the harvest, the grapes undergo gentle processing and fermentation takes place at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, in order to p...
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A few kilometers from the sea and therefore affected by the oceanic climate, the grapes undergo the effects of the night breezes for an ideal phenolic development. After the harvest carried out strictly by hand in the early hours of the morning, we proceed with the de-stemming and fermentation takes place in a natural way. The wine obtain...
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Straw yellow in colour, it opens to the nose with the typical herbaceous notes of the vine...
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The harvested grapes are first softly pressed. The winemaking takes place thanks to the addition of selected yeasts. The wine subsequently ages both in steel and wooden barrels.
Straw yellow in color with greenish reflections, it reveals aromas of rose, grapefruit, pineapple and yellow pepper to the nose. The sip is intense, well structured and persistent.
Excellent as an aperitif, it pairs well with asparagus ri...
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Light lemon yellow in color, it has mineral and cit...
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It consists exclusively of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which are vinified in steel tanks. The aging on the lees always takes place in the same containers and lasts a few months.
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The grapes are harvested early in the morning, cold macerated in steel vats for 6-12 hours, then squeezed and placed in steel. Here the selected yeasts are inoculated and fermentation takes place, which lasts about 21 days.
It has a straw yellow color. The nose offers a scent of fresh fruit such as pineapple and lemon. The sip is fresh and crunchy, with a long finish.
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Straw yellow in color, it expresses aromas of white flowers and yellow fruit with smoky and mineral notes. On the palate it is sapid, the sip fresh and agile.
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Straw yellow with greenish reflections, it ha...
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