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2022 | Venezia Giulia IGT Sauvignon

Category: white, dry
Grapes:  Sauvignon
Location: Farra d’Isonzo
Viticultural area: Isonzo

VINEYARD
Soil profile: shallow soils, with abundant pebble and gravel
Training method:  guyot
Vine density: 5.800 vines /ha
Planting age:  22 years
Harvest period: first half of September

VINIFICATION
De-stemming-crushing

Pre-fermentation cold maceration:
8°-10° C
Pre-fermentation cold settling

Fermentation:
18°-22° C
Yeast:
selected
Malolactic fermentation:
  not made
Maturation:
9 months on the lees
Clarification:
gravity settling
Bottling:
28th June 2023
Bottle-agening:
7 months

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol: 13,50% vol
Total acidity: 5,56 g/l
pH: 3,14
Estimated peak of maturation: 5 years
Estimated cellar life: 15 years

2022 witnessed notable shifts in weather patterns. The year began with temperature inversions and a prolonged dry period with below-average rainfall. Budding commenced around 10th April and flowering was earlier than usual, with the first blossoms already open by 19th May. Spring experienced minimal rainfall, a trend that continued through the warm, dry summer months, leading to drought in certain areas. Irrigation became necessary, especially in the plains, but nevertheless, the grapevine cycle proceeded normally, with veraison of the pinot grigio around 11th July. August and, notably September, saw rain which contributed to excellent ripening. The final quarter of the year remained dry, with minimal water supply. Grape quality was excellent, with above average sugar accumulation, and total acidity and pH in line with historical precedents. The wines present a round, intricate profile in their early years, with excellent ageing potential, particularly in the case of Merlot.