Sauvignon Blanc

Pierpaolo Pecorari

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Description

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard location: San Lorenzo Isontino, Mossa, Moraro

Soil type: Gravelly limestone uplands (60 m asl)

Average age: 25 years

Vine training system: Guyot 5.600 plants/ha

Yield: 40 hl/ha

Winemaking: Fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks (17/19 °C). The wine remains on the fine lees for 7 months and undergoes weekly batonnage. Bottling and further ageing in the bottle.

Aging potential: 4 – 6 years

Serving temperature: 11 °C

Food pairing: Fish-based appetizers, pastas or main course dishes.

Suggested dishes:

Bittersweet stockfish Liguria style. Lasagne with asparagus and Raspadura cheese. Scallop and lime kebabs with honey and poppy seeds. Chickpea soup with sautéed mussels and clams.