Sauvignon, Cantina Caldaro

SAUVIGNON

D.O.C.

Varietal(s)

Sauvignon

Age of vines

5 – 20 years

Temperature

10 – 12 °C

Optimal aging

2017 – 2020

Yield

70 hl / ha

Trellising system

Wire-trained + Pergola

Alcohol

13.5 %

Residual sugar

2.5 g/l

Ta

6.6 ‰

Contains sulphites

Vinification

Destemming of late-harvested, but still perfectly sound grapes; 8-hour cold maceration, after which the grapes were pressed and underwent natural clarification; fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16°C; five-month ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel

Vineyard

South- and east-sloping vineyards at an altitude of 300 – 450 meters above sea level. Loamy, chalky gravel, heat-retaining and well-drained soils

Tasting notes

light straw yellow

vibrant freshness of elderberry and gooseberry, hints of exotic fruits

clear and juicy palate of fruit, then mineral and crisp, the lingering is a dream of a fruit orchard

Recommendation

Spring vegetables like asparagus and artichokes- the sauvignon citrusy works very well with these two, quite, tricky dishes. Smashing with steamed mussels