Friuli, Italy
Collio Sauvignon Blanc
| SKU | 499863 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli |
| Type | White |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In | BC |
Colour
Pale yellow with gold hue.
Aroma
Slightly herbaceous and pungent, with notes of balsamic and refreshing citrus pulp.
Flavour
The deep flavour is persistent and prolongs the finish with rare finesse.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with delicate fish, seafood, cheese, and green vegetables.
More Info
A good deal of Borgo del Tiglio's winemaking philosophy could be summarised by the phrase "maturity is the key to terroir expression". Harvesting at the right moment is a key aspect in the production of this complex, long-lasting Sauvignon Blanc. Nurturing the grape to full ripeness allows the flavours to develop and a profile of white peach and blackcurrant, rather than asparagus and other green vegetables appears on the attack. Vinification takes place in oak, providing a softness rather than flavour aspect, the finish shows notes of sage, smoke and tomato leaf.
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Apr/2022
2020 -
"Chalk dust, savory herbs and lemon oil form a pretty bouquet on the 2020 Sauvignon. This is silky and pliant with a pretty and balanced inner sweetness, as ripe pit fruits and inner florals form. It leaves a mineral staining and shows its acid core through the finale with a tense and palate-coating mix of concentration and light structure. The 2020 is a wonderfully refined expression of Sauvignon Blanc."
Wine Enthusiast, Jul/2018
2016 -
"This structured, full-bodied white opens with delicate toasted oak and grilled herb aromas. On the firm palate, tangy acidity lifts dried apricot, fennel, toasted nut and grapefruit hints. It closes on a saline note."
Wine Enthusiast, Jul/2017
2015 -
"This elegantly structured wine is a wonderful expression of Sauvignon's serious side, offering delicate yellow stone fruit, wildflower and toasted nut scents. On the polished, full-bodied palate, a hint of nectarine backs up creamy yellow peach fruit while fresh acidity lends balance."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, May/2018
2015 -
"Medium straw. Dried lemon, grapefruit, sage, honeysuckle and gooseberries on the nose; a very varietally accurate Sauvignon Blanc. In the mouth boasts sneaky concentration and precision to its medium-bodied citrus and orchard fruit flavors that nicely give way to succulent melon and fresh gooseberry nuances. The finish is classically dry and both floral – and mineral-driven, with lingering notes of lemon, lime and pear."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Jun/2015
2012 -
"The 2012 Sauvignon is the most expressive of the single-variety, 'white label' bottlings. An expressive, varietal bouquet melds into white peach, sage and tomato leaf, all with vibrant saline notes that give the wine its energy. There is plenty of Collio personality here. As is the case throughout the range, the 2012 is a bit bigger than is typically the case."