Myo (Zorzettig)
Sauvignon 2023
| Denomination | DOC Colli Orientali del Friuli Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 6 months with weekly bâtonnage (approximately 90% in stainless steel and up to 10% in barrique), with a selection of historic vintages; bottling and further ageing for 6 months in bottle. |
- Name and vintage: Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC, still Sauvignon Blanc 2023
- Varietal aromas: notes of tropical fruit, lime, pink grapefruit, tomato leaf, elderflower
- Vinification: cold maceration for 12 hours followed by fermentation in stainless steel
- Ageing: 6 months on the lees with bâtonnage; 90% in stainless steel, 10% in barrique
- Pairings and serving: ideal with white fish and cheeses; recommended serving temperature 12–14 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Myo Sauvignon Zorzettig is a white wine made from Sauvignon grapes, a true expression of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Originating from the Colli Orientali del Friuli area, it stands out for its fresh and structured style. On the nose, it reveals clear aromas of tropical fruit, lime, pink grapefruit, tomato leaf and elderflower. The palate offers an enveloping and lingering profile, ideal for precisely accompanying delicate white fish dishes and fine cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the vineyards of Spessa and Ipplis di Premariacco, situated at around two hundred and fifty metres above sea level. The exposures favour gradual ripening and a well-defined aromatic range. The clay soils with ponca, a typical layering of marl and sandstone, give the wine a vibrant gustatory tension. Zorzettig adopts a sustainable agricultural approach, aimed at protecting biodiversity and preserving the natural resources of the Friulian territory.
How it is produced
Manual harvesting allows for meticulous selection of the bunches. After a cold maceration, the must ferments in stainless steel to preserve the varietal clarity. This is followed by six months of ageing on the lees with weekly bâtonnage, divided between stainless steel tanks and, in small part, barrels, thus adding greater breadth without compromising freshness. A further six months of bottle ageing completes the process, refining the structural balance.
History and Curiosities
The Myo Sauvignon 2023 by Zorzettig originates from the characteristic ponca soils of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC. The label, inspired by the charming Oystercatcher of the Friulian lagoons, celebrates sustainable viticulture aimed at protecting biodiversity. Cold maceration and ageing on the lees in steel and barrique, followed by six months of rest in the bottle, result in a vibrant and sumptuous glass. Awarded 94 points by Luca Maroni and 91 by James Suckling, this enveloping white reveals masterful aromatic elegance.
Awards
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2023
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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2023
94/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Oenologist: Saverio Di Giacomo
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| Name | Zorzettig Myo Sauvignon 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Myo (Zorzettig) |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Myo Sauvignon 2023 by Zorzettig originates from the characteristic ponca soils of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC. The label, inspired by the charming Oystercatcher of the Friulian lagoons, celebrates sustainable viticulture aimed at protecting biodiversity. Cold maceration and ageing on the lees in steel and barrique, followed by six months of rest in the bottle, result in a vibrant and sumptuous glass. Awarded 94 points by Luca Maroni and 91 by James Suckling, this enveloping white reveals masterful aromatic elegance. |
| Origin | Vineyards of Spessa and Ipplis in Premariacco (Udine) |
| Soil composition | Clayey; ponca (characteristic stratification of sandstone marls of Eocene origin) |
| Cultivation system | Double inverted |
| Plants per hectare | 3700 |
| Yield per hectare | 50 q/ha |
| Harvest | By hand with careful selection of the grape bunches; mid-September. |
| Production technique | Cold maceration (12 hours) followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing on the lees for 6 months with weekly bâtonnage (approximately 90% in stainless steel and up to 10% in barrique) and subsequent ageing in bottle for 6 months |
| Wine making | Cold maceration for 12 hours, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing on the lees for 6 months with weekly bâtonnage (approximately 90% in steel and up to 10% in barrique) and subsequent ageing for 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 6 months with weekly bâtonnage (approximately 90% in stainless steel and up to 10% in barrique), with a selection of historic vintages; bottling and further ageing for 6 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.43 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.1 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 19.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |