Sauvignon Ronco del Cerò, Venica & Venica

SAUVIGNON RONCO DEL CERÒ

D.O.C. Collio

Ronco del Cerò this is the name hill that originally great grandfather Daniele bought in 1929 and where he first started making Sauvignon. Today this wine is probably the most well known among Sauvignon Blanc lovers and it represents the greatest example of Venica microclimates blending philosophy to achieve complexity from different vineyards

Grape Variety

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyards

Cero', Localita' Cero', Mernico, Bernizza, Cime, Scrio', Braidis

Alcohol

13%

Total Acidity

5,4 g/l

Serving Temperature

10° - 12° C (50° F)

Vinification
grapes from 7 different vineyards are picked by hand and vinificate separately during a month, then macerated for 12-16 hours at low temperature and pressed under CO2 that prevent oxidations of the aromas. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. "Batonage" once a week for two months improves the body

Tasting notes

typical fruity and floral aromas. Among the fruity aromas we can experience the elixir of goose berries passion fruit and white grapefruit, all wrapped in harmony with honey suckle, jasmine and fresh spicy aromas of boxwood, sage, anisette, sambuca. The vineyards/characters blends makes the wines complete and complex also under the mouth feel aspect

Suggestions with typical “Furlan” menus

pasta with clams, salami, frico (fried Montasio cheese), grilled prawns, truffle on scrambled eggs