Villa Chiopris Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Grave DOC - Livon

The Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Grave DOC from Villa Chiopris shines bright straw yellow in the glass. An intense bouquet opens up on the nose with aromas reminiscent of sage, paprika and fresh hazelnuts. On the palate, this white wine from Friuli is pleasantly aromatic, light and fresh, with a medium length.

Vinification of the Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Grave DOC from Villa Chiopris

The grapes for this Sauvignon Blanc grow in the Friuli Grave wine-growing region in the municipalities of Chiopris-Viscone and San Giovanni al Natisone, on dolomitic, stony loamy soils at the foothills of the Collio region. The special composition of the soil favors the temperature differences between day and night and thus the cultivation of aromatic grape varieties.
The grapes are harvested mechanically, the grapes are cold macerated in horizontal presses for 8 hours and the must is then decanted. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 15°C in stainless steel tanks, the wine remains in the same containers and matures for 4 months. After bottling, the Sauvignon Blanc is aged in the bottle for a certain period of time before it is released for sale.

Dining recommendations for the Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Grave from Villa Chiopris

Enjoy this delicately aromatic white wine from Friuli with risotto with fish or vegetables, shellfish and seafood. . Best served at 11-12°C. The wine can also be stored for 3 to 4 years.