Stern Sauvignon

VINIFICATION Destemming of ripe and perfectly healthy grapes, ten to eighteen hour cold maceration before pressing, natural must clarification, and a slow, controlled fermentation at 16 °C (20 % in big barrels), six-month ageing on the fine lees, followed by filtration and bottling in April. VINEYARD Vineyard sloping to the southeast at 450 – 500 meters above sea leve, situated on sunny slopes and provide cool nights during the ripening period, which helps to build fresh aromas and maintain a refreshing acidity. Sandy, loamy conglomerate soil on bedrock (porphyry and granite. TASTING NOTES light, straw-yellow; elderberry, cassis and exotic fruit on the nose, with subtle gooseberry overtones; fruit also present on the palate, sweet – sour, good length with a fruit-dominated finish. RECOMMENDATION This wine pairs well with light appetizers, fish dishes and also as an aperitif.