Sauvignon Collio DOC - Borgo Conventi

Sauvignon Collio DOC - Borgo ConventiThe Sauvignon Blanc Collio from the wine-growing region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia reveals itself in the glass in a bright light yellow. At the core, this white wine shows a charming green-yellow color. When swirling the glass, this white wine displays an excellent balance, as it does not appear watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the glass walls. Ideally poured into a white wine glass, this Old World white wine presents wonderfully fragrant aromas of lilac, jasmine, plum and lavender, rounded off by lovage, garrigue and juniper. This dry white wine from Conventi is just right for purists who like it absolutely dry. Sauvignon Blanc Collio comes very close to this, having been vinified with just 1.9 grams of residual sugar. On the palate, this well-balanced white wine is characterized by an immensely creamy and dense texture. Thanks to its balanced acidity, Sauvignon Blanc Collio caresses the palate with a soft mouthfeel without lacking juicy liveliness at the same time. The finish of this white wine from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine region is delightfully long. Once again, hints of lilac and violet appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the sand- and clay-dominated soils join in. Vinification of Sauvignon Collio by Borgo Conventi The balanced Sauvignon Blanc Collio from Italy is a single-varietal wine, vinified from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. In Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on sand and clay soils. Sauvignon Blanc Collio is a thoroughbred Old World wine, as this Italian exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. Once perfect physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for Sauvignon Blanc Collio are harvested exclusively by hand, without the help of coarse and less selective mechanical harvesters. After hand-picking, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, Sauvignon Blanc Collio can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for several months. Food recommendation for Sauvignon Collio by Borgo Conventi Enjoy this white wine from Italy best well chilled at 8 - 10°C as an accompaniment to leek tortilla, chickpea curry or a potato and salmon skillet. Awards for Sauvignon Collio DOC by Borgo Conventi