Friuli Venezia Giulia confirms itself as one of Italy's most prestigious wine regions, with the recognition of the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso awarded to its best wines again this year.
Today, we will focus on the excellences of Sauvignon wines, a grape variety whose origin is contested between Bordeaux and the Loire Valley in France, but which has found a home in Friuli Venezia Giulia since the 18th century.
The wineries of the region offer a wide range of Sauvignons, characterized by citrus and fragrant aromas that enchant the senses.
Among the prominent DOCs, the Colli Orientali del Friuli (COF) stand out for their marl-limestone soils and variable climates that influence production. The DOC Collio, with its hillside vineyards near the Italo-Slovenian border, is another renowned area for the production of high-quality white wines. Meanwhile, the DOC Friuli Isonzo, along the course of the homonymous river, offers wines with intriguing aromas and enveloping taste.
Among the protagonists of this selection, the Collio Sauvignon 2022 from Tiare - Roberto Snidarcig stands out as an icon in the wine scene, with a freshness and citrus fragrance that conquers the palate.
Vie di Romans presents the Friuli Isonzo Sauvignon Vieris 2021, an intriguing wine that embodies the enological excellence of the region.
The Sauvignon 2022 from Vigna del Lauro also deserves attention, with its characteristic varietal stamp and the beneficial philosophy that permeates the brand.
Grillo Iole, a company with a long family tradition, offers a Sauvignon distinguished by intense gusts of boxwood and mint, while Tenuta di Angoris presents the Sauvignon Locatelli 2022, articulated and complex on the palate.
Villa Russiz, with its Sauvignon de La Tour 2022, celebrates a history of generosity and insight, offering high-quality wines with a unique profile.
Ronco dei Tassi makes itself noticed with the Madame Sauvignon Family Collection Selection 2021, an extraordinary and complex wine that reflects the family's passion and commitment to winemaking.
Colle Duga presents the Sauvignon 2022, characterized by an extraordinary performance that confirms the winery's consistent quality level over time.
Volpe Pasini stands out with the Sauvignon Zuc di Volpe 2022, a fresh and fragrant wine that enhances the intrinsic characteristics of Sauvignon in a modern key.
Schiopetto, heir to a legendary winemaking tradition, continues to amaze with its Collio Sauvignon 2022, while Denis Pizzulin offers the Sauvignon Lastris 2021, characterized by fragrant hints of rosemary flowers and mint.
Attems presents the Collio Sauvignon Cicins 2021, a wine that reflects the family's millennial tradition in the Collio territory, while Murva offers the Sauvignon Corvatis 2021, which expresses the tenacity and commitment of the young couple of producers.
In conclusion, Friuli Venezia Giulia continues to demonstrate its excellence in the world of wines, offering a variety of Sauvignon that enchants the senses and reflects the skill and passion of its producers.
