# Vita (Pico Maccario)

> White, Piemonte DOC Sauvignon by [Pico Maccario](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/pico-maccario.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/pico-maccario-vita).

- **Producer:** Pico Maccario
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Sauvignon
- **Grape:** Sauvignon
- **Soil:** Soft hills of Pleistocene, fluvial-period origin.
- **Exposure:** South-East
- **Harvest:** Harvested around the first half of September, at full ripeness with a perfect sugar/acidity balance.
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot
- **Vinification:** Gentle crushing/destemming. Soft pressing with brief skin contact directly in the press, with particular attention paid to protection against oxygen. Static settling of the free-run must, racking and fermentation with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature of 15-18 C.
- **Serving temperature:** 8 C
- **Storage:** Ageing potential 2-3 years. Formats: 0.75 l, 1.5 l. Closure: technical cork.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A Piemonte DOC Sauvignon, 100% Sauvignon, fermented at low temperature with attention to oxygen protection for freshness.

## Tasting notes

Brilliant straw yellow color with golden highlights. Fresh nose with varietal floral notes and exotic fruit. Smooth and elegant on the palate, balanced between acidity and softness with a slightly mineral and savory finish.