Russiz Superiore
Sauvignon Riserva 2020
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | About 3 years on the lees before bottling. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Sauvignon Riserva 2020 |
| Color | Straw yellow with golden reflections. |
| Perfume | Fantastic, intense and elegant vegetal and spicy notes such as sage and thyme, well blended with yellow fruits such as peach and apricot. |
| Taste | Freshness and fruitiness blend perfectly. The wine is structured and well-balanced, with a silky texture, a good body, and a long finish. |
| Pairings | It perfectly pairs with medium-aged blue cheeses, grilled fish, and vegetable dishes in general such as risotto with asparagus, peppers or spices such as sage and mint. |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still white wine from Collio in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 13.5% ABV, produced by Russiz Superiore. 100% Sauvignon Riserva, 2020 vintage. A wine born from the passion of Marco Felluga, a historic winery that has been producing excellent wines since 1967. The nose reveals fantastic, intense, and elegant vegetal and spicy notes such as sage and thyme, beautifully blended with yellow-fleshed fruits such as peach and apricot. Straw yellow with golden hues. On the palate, the freshness and savory blend beautifully. Structured and balanced, soft with good extract, and a long finish.
Awards
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
92/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Pairings
- Start up year: 1967
- Oenologist: Giancarlo Tommasi, Giulio Tirel
- Bottles produced: 140.000
- Hectares: 50
Its name originates from the toponym of the hills where its vineyards are located and has always been synonymous with quality and excellence. The eagle of Russiz Superiore, the winery’s emblem, comes from the coat of arms of the Torre Tasso princes—a noble family that arrived in Friuli in 1273 and ruled for many years over the lands where the estate now stands, boasting a history of over 700 years. The estate spans 100 hectares, 50 of which are dedicated to vineyards. The planting density is 6,000 vines per hectare, with a predominant focus on white wine production. Read more
| Name | Russiz Superiore Sauvignon Riserva Collio 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Russiz Superiore |
| Origin | Gradisca d'Isonzo (Gorizia) |
| Climate | Altitude: 80-200 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Hilly, formed during the Eocene epoch with an alternation of marls (silts and calcareous clays) and sandstones (cemented sands). The soil is impermeable causing surface water run-off, which leads to a very gentle morphology. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 0.8 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | By hand, in mid and late September. |
| Wine making | After harvesting, the grapes, 5% overripe, are separated from the stalks. The juice and pulp undergo cold maceration, then a gentle pressing to separate from the skins. 30% of the must is fermented in oak barrels and the remainder in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | About 3 years on the lees before bottling. |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |