White

Langhe Sauvignon

By Giacomo Grimaldi, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Giacomo Grimaldi Langhe Sauvignon

A Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris blend from a one-hectare vineyard at Monforte d'Alba. 13.5% alcohol; 5,000 bottles of 0.75 l.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Langhe DOC Sauvignon
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc 50%, Sauvignon Gris 50%
Production area
Monforte d'Alba
Soil
Calcareous-clayey
Exposure
South
Vineyard planting
About 4,000 plants per hectare.
Vinification
Grapes from a south-facing vineyard in Monforte d'Alba near the San Sebastiano hamlet. Slow fermentation in steel at 10 to 12 C. Aged 7 months, 80% in steel and 20% in large cask.

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