White

Piemonte Sauvignon

By Emanuele Gambino, Asti, Piemonte, Italy

Emanuele Gambino Piemonte Sauvignon

A 100% Sauvignon from Costigliole d'Asti, fermented and aged in stainless steel.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow. Intense, complex nose of white flowers, pear, pink grapefruit, papaya and passion fruit, and the tomato-leaf note typical of the variety. Pronounced sapidity on the palate, balanced acidity and fruit, persistent finish.

Pairs well with

Oily fish dishes such as stuffed anchovies, baked sardines, or pasta with zucchini flowers and anchovies.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Piemonte DOC Sauvignon
Grape
Sauvignon 100%
Production area
Costigliole d'Asti
Soil
Clay-limestone
Exposure
South
Harvest
Second decade of September
Vineyard planting
Espalier with Guyot pruning; yield 70 quintals per hectare
Vinification
Manual harvest in 20 kg perforated boxes. Grapes are cooled in an air-conditioned room before pressing, soft pressing, cold settling of the must. Fermentation in stainless steel at 16°C, then 6 months in stainless steel and at least 9 months in bottle (the Italian tech sheet says 5 months in steel and at least 3 months in bottle).

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