Villa Chiopris
Sauvignon
D.O.C. friuli
VINEYARD — Situato nei Comuni di Chiopris-Viscone e San Giovanni al Natisone
KIND OF GROUND — Alluvial.
GRAPE — Sauvignon
TYPE OF CULTIVATION — Cordon trained
VINIFICATION AND REFINING — Mechanical harvesting, with cold maceration in a horizontal press lasting eight hours followed by clarification of the must by decantation. Fermentation occurs in steel barrels at a controlled temperature of 15°C.
Once fermentation is completed, the resulting product is not transferred and thus remains to mature in the same containers for about four months, kept at a constant temperature. After this period, bottling is performed, followed by aging in the bottle before the wine begins to be distributed.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS — Straw yellowin color, it offers an intense aroma reminiscent of sage, bell pepper, and hazelnut; on the palate, it is fresh and floral, with remarkable persistence.
DRINK WITH — Risottos with vegetables or fish, crustaceans, and seafood.
LONGEVITY — 3–4 years.
SERVE AT — 11–12°C.