Sauvignon

Producer:
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Sauvignon
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2019
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry white wine of the Sauvignon grape variety. This semi aromatic grape of French origin is well naturalized in Eastern Veneto like Chardonnay. Sauvignon from the line Ornella Bellia is distinguished by intensive, aromatic bouquet, but is a delicate wine that goes well with dishes of regional cuisine based on seafood.

Details

Color: straw yellow with light green reflections.
Aroma: intensive, wild flowers, ripe melon and pepper notes.
Flavor: light, fresh, delicate.
Food matching: goes well with aperitifs; best with fish and light meals like soups and risottos.
Serving temperature: 10°/12°C.
Alcohol content: 12,5%.

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