Le Sommelier Inc.

Sauvignon Blanc was introduced into Friuli under the Hapsburgs, and became widely planted in the early 20th century. The wine is refreshing and captivating, with a generously wide, distinctive range of aromas, with notes of exotic fruit, yellow pepper, tomato leaf, mint and box hedge notes. It’s a traditional wine from Friuli.

Hand harvested in the first ten days of September, the grapes are carefully destemmed and left to macerate for a short period. Next, the fruit is soft crushed. The must obtained is then allowed to settle. The now-clarified must ferments in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine is left on the lees in the stainless steel containers for six months. The bottled wine is aged in temperature-controlled cellars for a minimum of two months.

Tasting Notes / Reviews: Straw coloured; floral, minerally, sweaty nose of grass and green plums; soft mouth feel with a lively acidic spine. Good length. 88 pts, Tony Aspler