Petrussa Sauvignon Blanc Friuli Colli Orientali DOC 2017

Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Based in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeast Italy, Petrussa is one of Italy’s best and most under the radar estates. In 1995, Hilde Petrussa took over for her mother as the head winemaker of the estate. She began to focus on indigenous grapes and making high quality wines with them. She has earned a name for herself doing so.

Tasting Notes:

This wine is fresh and fragrant. It pours a straw yellow color with some greenish hues and is very expressive of the varietal with notes of lime, grapefruit and white peaches that are accented by aromatic herbs. It is fresh and rich with good intensity.

Pair it With:

Sauvignon Blanc pairs great with herb-driven sauces over chicken, tofu or fish dishes. It is beautiful against feta or chèvre, or paired with herb-driven asian flavors like Thai or Vietnamese cuisine.

Grape Varieties:

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Farming Methods:

Sustainably farmed

Aging:

8 months in stainless steel

Soil:

Marl and sandstone flysch

Winemaker:

Hilde Petrussa

Alcohol Content:

14%