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.