Sauvignon Doc

GRAPE VARIETIES: Refosco dal peduncolo rosso 100%. VINTAGE: Native grape variety harvested by hand between the end of September and the beginning of October. VINIFICATION: Temperature controlled maceration for 10 days. Following a brief spell in stainless steel vats and after the malolactic fermentation has finished the wine spends 8 months in barriques. Refinement in bottle for at least 6 months. ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13 % vol. COLOUR: Intense, lively ruby red tending towards garnet. BOUQUET: Light, reminiscent of brushwood, blackberries and very delicate spices. PALATE: A full bodied wine, with a long, slightly green finish. It has a slight bitterness which mellows with age. SERVING TEMPERATURE: This wine should be served at 16-18°C. PRESERVATION: This wine may be enjoyed for 5-6 years and will improve during this time.