SAUVIGNON Quercus
Organoleptic description
Sauvignon Quercus is a softly aromatic premium wine. Its soft fragrance is reminiscent of elder blossoms, dried grass and kiwi, which is complemented by the soft aroma of melon and ripe pear. In the mouth, it gives a smooth, fresh taste, it is medium-bodied with a nicely pronounced acidity. Its after-taste is accompanied with the grapefruit aroma.
Technical data
Geographic origin: the Goriška Brda wine-growing region
Site: south-west, east
Vineyard shape: terraced
Height above sea level: 80 - 200 m
Vine training: single Guyot
Vine density: 4,500 - 5, 000 vines /ha
Vineyards aged: 10 - 20 years
Type of soil: sandy and clayey soil
Climate: sub-Mediterranean, a mixture of warm sea air and of the influence of cold winds from the Alps
Wine characteristics
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 13 % vol
Total acid: 5,74 g/l
pH: 3,38
Residual sugar: 2,3 g/l
Grapes
Variety: Sauvignon
Harvest time: September 10 - September 21
Harvesting: exclusively by hand
Fermentation
100 % in stainless steel containers at T= 14˚C
Maturation
100 % in stainless steel containers, 6 months
Malolactic fermentation (MLF): none
Annual production: 18,600 bottles of 0,75l
Sommelier's recommendation
Sauvignon Quercus complements nicely spiced fish dishes, chicken dishes, pasta with basil, refreshing salads with herbs and fruit salads with mint. We highly recommend cod over white and vegetable 'frtalja'.
