A gorgeous cross between Loire Valley and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, combining gorgeous fruit with lots of class! This is a fine, distinctly varietal style of Sauvignon Blanc, a selection from Cavit's best plantings of the varirety in the cool Valle dei Laghi. Also snagging a 'rare' GOLD medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Bottega Vinai Sauvignon is made exclusivley from Sauvignon Blanc grapes cultivated in the hills of the Valle dei Laghi, Trentino. The average grape yield is 70 hl/ha. De-stalked grapes undergo cold maceration for 12 hours to facilitate extraction of the aromas. After this the grapes are soft pressed and undergo temperature controlled fermentation.
Expect refined varietal characters on the nose with nettle, elderflower and lemon zest. Palate is ripe and juicy with crisp citrus acidity and white peach and ripe mango, an attractive texture and depth, and a gently floral finish.
The Details:
Country: Italy
Region: Trentino
Style: Dry, vibrant, crisp, mineral, slightly herbal
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Abv: 13.5%
Producer
Cavit accounts for 60% of this region's wine production and they advise and supervise all aspects of this production from the vineyard to the bottle. Their site at Maso Toresella on the shores of Lake Toblino was the historic residence of the Prince Bishops of Trento, surrounded by 6.5 hectares of vineyard. It is one of the most significant 'masi' (rural estates) in the whole of Trentino. They have worked with the San Michele all’Adige Oenological Institute, since 1988, to develop wines of the highest quality. In
