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A variety originally from France, Sauvignon 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

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District Friuli

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SAUVIGNON

Variety

Sauvignon

Denomination

Friuli Colli Orientali

Designated zone

D.O.C.

Soil type

Marl and sandstone flysch of Eocene origin

Grape

Sauvignon

Wine training system

Guyot

Pest control

Low environmental impact integrated pest management

Harvest period

First ten days of September

Harvest method

Manual

Vinification

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

Ageing

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 binning cellars for a minimum of two months

Sensory characteristics

Appearance: straw yellow with light greenish hues

Nose: elegant, intense, penetrating with prominent and complex varietal notes; aromas of passion fruit, mint, pineapple, white peach, tomato leaves and sage

Palate: the attack is elegant and fine, soft, shades into a pleasant acid note; rich and intriguing aftertaste, ranging from citrus to tropical, from balsamic to mineral

Serving suggestions

Excellent as an aperitif, Sauvignon is also an outstanding partner for asparagus, vegetable soups, creamed pulses and marinated fish

Serving temperature

12 - 14°C

Alcohol (% vol)

13,00

Sugar

dry

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Sauvignon, Livio Felluga

Sauvignon, Livio Felluga

A variety originally from France, Sauvignon 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

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