Description
Torre Maschia Sauvignon
Grape type: 100% Sauvignon
The name derives from ‘sauvage’ (‘wild’ in French); the grape is French in origin but is now cultivated around the world thanks to the marked varietal imprint it confers upon the resultant wines.
In the vineyard
Production zone: the Torre Maschia estate in the CLASSIC zone, Lison-Pramaggiore
Climate: temperate and windy, with marked temperature shifts between night and day
Soil: characteristic clayey soil with strata of carbonate agglomeration at shallow depths
Altitude: 2-3 metres above sea level
Orientation of rows: North – South
Vine density: 3500-4000 vines per hectare
Training system: “Sylvoz” with 2-3 shoots per vine
Harvesting period: late September
Produzione: 90 q/Ha
At the winery
Cryomaceration on the skins for 12 hours at a temperature of 10°C, followed by cleaning of the must through cold settling for 24 hours at 5°C and fermentation at 18°C. Maturation lasting at least 5 months in cement tanks in order to achieve better stability and final balance.
Tasting notes
Colour: straw-yellow with a subtle green tinge.
Aroma: varietal, intense, complex, refined, with notes of citron, lychee and yellow pepper, and hints of tomato and nettle.
Palate:vibrant and well-balanced, with clear varietal notes and a lively, very persistent finish.
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 12 %
Food pairing
Excellent as an aperitif, it is a wonderful accompaniment to asparagus, vegetable soups, vegetable puree and marinated fish. Serve at a temperature of 12-14°C
