Sauvignon Blanc Friuli DOC 2024
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Italy / Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli is an ideal region for growing white grapes. It is protected by the Alps to the North and receives sea breezes from the Adriatic Sea in the South. The favorable conditions were known in Roman times when the region was devoted to winemaking. The gravelly, sandy soil forces the roots of the vine to grow deep in search of water. As the vine struggles, its fruit grows richer, resulting in flavorful wine with remarkable minerality. Handpicked grapes are gently pressed immediately after harvest and undergo a cold-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. With no malolactic fermentation or oak aging, the wine is a beautiful expression of the Sauvignon Blanc grape.
Harvest Note
The 2024 vintage began with persistent rainfall and mild temperature during the winter and spring, slowing down the rise in temperatures until mid-June that delayed the budding of the vine and reducing the size of grape bunches. The end of June and all of July was very hot and sunny with some thunderstorms, ensuring healthy bunches with well-thickened skins of the grapes. August had high temperatures and a total absence of rainfall, leading to early ripening and emergency irrigation to avoid dehydration. Rain returned in the first half of September with a drop in temperatures. Drier and milder weather in the second half of September resulted in healthy grapes being harvested by the first week of October.
Tasting Note
Straw yellow in color. The aroma is fruity and floral with notes of lemon and green apple. This wine is dry with bright acidity, and a good structure and finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
APPELLATION: Friuli DOC
PH: 3.25
ACIDITY: 6.2
ABV: 13%
AGING: 4 months on the lees in stainless steel tanks
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: No
Unique Selling Points
- A pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc - no malolactic fermentation or oak contact
- Estate grown and bottled, hand-harvested grapes
- Certified sustainable (by SQNPI and Global GAP), gluten-free
- A versatile wine - enjoy with charcuterie, quiche or savory pie, and vegetable dishes
The climate, cool yet moderated by the proximity of water and the sun's reflective effect on the stony soils, allows a long growing season to ripen the fruit well into autumn.
About the Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has vivid, assertive aromas and flavors of gooseberries, citrus, herbs framed by tangy acidity. Oak contact adds tropical fruit, vanilla, lanolin and toast notes.
