Zorzettig
Sauvignon 2024
| Denomination | DOC Friuli Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel tanks, then 2 months in bottle |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 vintage, still white Friuli DOC
- Aromatic profile: notes of sage, boxwood, elderflower, tomato leaf and yellow grapefruit
- Taste and colour: straw yellow colour; soft, full, elegant flavour with pronounced freshness
- Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel, followed by 2 months in bottle
- Pairings: at 12°C with white asparagus, shellfish and vegetarian dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Zorzettig Sauvignon is a still white wine that captures the essence of Friuli, enhancing the unique qualities of the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. Visually, it displays a straw yellow colour, heralding a clear aromatic profile. On the nose, it releases aromas of sage, tomato leaf and boxwood, enriched by hints of elderflower and yellow grapefruit. On the palate, it is soft and elegant, with a balanced structure and a full sip. The lively freshness supports the olfactory intensity, making it perfect as an aperitif or paired with shellfish, vegetarian dishes and white asparagus.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the hills of Cividale del Friuli, in the Colli Orientali area. The vineyards cultivated by Zorzettig benefit from an ideal geographical position, protected from cold winds by the Julian Alps and tempered by breezes from the Adriatic Sea. The temperate Mediterranean climate encourages optimal ripening of the grapes. The vines sink their roots into marl and sandstone soils of Eocene origin, composed of ancient seabeds rich in clay, limestone and silt. These geological features give the wine a pronounced aromatic expression, reflecting the authentic identity of the Friulian territory.
How it is produced
The production process begins with meticulous harvesting of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes, followed by vinification aimed at preserving the primary aromas of the variety. Fermentation and maturation take place in stainless steel tanks for about six months, allowing the wine to define its aromatic profile and stabilise its structure, while maintaining the vegetal and fruity notes intact. Before being released to the market, it undergoes a further two months of bottle ageing. This final resting period encourages the integration of the various components, ensuring harmony on the palate and perfect sensory coherence.
History and Curiosities
Zorzettig celebrates its heritage with this Sauvignon Blanc Friuli DOC, born on the renowned hills of Cividale del Friuli. The vineyards, which take root in ancient marine soils of marl and sandstone, benefit from an ideal microclimate, protected by the Julian Alps and tempered by the Adriatic Sea. The label “Tenaci dal 1874” marks a production that enhances the authenticity of the pure varietal. The rigorous six-month maturation in steel, followed by a further two months in the bottle, delivers a glass of vibrant elegance and extraordinary aromatic freshness.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1986
- Oenologist: Saverio Di Giacomo
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 115
Despite having over a century, the Zorzettig Winery has been continuously renewed both in the vineyard, improving the attention for environmental respect and with the redevelopment of native vineyards, both in production and bottling techniques.
110 hectares planted on soils of marls and sandstones of Eocene origin formed 50 million years ago from the seabed, which produce from the Classic line to the Myò: elegant and reliable wines, and wines from selected grapes of the best rows.
The pedoclimatic environment, the structure and the passion of generations of the family, characterize this serious and important company. Read more
| Name | Zorzettig Sauvignon 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Friuli DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Zorzettig |
| Story | History and Curiosities Zorzettig celebrates its heritage with this Sauvignon Blanc Friuli DOC, born on the renowned hills of Cividale del Friuli. The vineyards, which take root in ancient marine soils of marl and sandstone, benefit from an ideal microclimate, protected by the Julian Alps and tempered by the Adriatic Sea. The label "Tenaci dal 1874" marks a production that enhances the authenticity of the pure varietal. The rigorous six-month maturation in steel, followed by a further two months in the bottle, delivers a glass of vibrant elegance and extraordinary aromatic freshness. |
| Origin | Colli Orientali del Friuli, Cividale del Friuli (Udine) |
| Climate | Mediterranean with cool Alpine influences |
| Soil composition | Hilly, clayey, consisting of layers of marl and sandstone of Eocene origin |
| Production technique | Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel tanks, then 2 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Affinamento: 6 mesi in vasca di acciaio inox, poi 2 mesi in bottiglia. |
| Aging | 6 months in stainless steel tanks, then 2 months in bottle |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 4.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |