Alfonz Sauvignon Vert

Synonyms: Sauvignon Vert, Zeleni Sauvignon, Friulano, Jakot

2018

Alfonz Sauvignon Vert is a complex and elegant white wine from old vines, aged for 12 months in large wooden barrels. It reveals aromas of ripe pear, white peach and delicate floral notes, balanced by freshness, texture and a long, refined finish.

Technical

Type of wine: White, dry
Total acidity: 5.37 g/l
pH: 3.34
Alcohol: 13.0 vol %
Vineyards age: More than 50 years
Vineyard: Terraced, 3000 vines/ha, Sylvoz
Bottling: 750 ml bottles, box of 6 bottles, closure in microgranular cork (Fortis)
Service temperature: 8-10 °C

Vineyard

Exposure: S-SW
Location: Giasbana, 150 m above sea level
Soil & Climate: Flysch, in Brda called opoka; sub-Mediterranean, influenced by warm sea air and cold Alpine winds.
Harvest: Exclusively by hand; time-adjusted according to the wine style, usually in the middle of September.
Cultivation: Integrated pest management; environmentally friendly and sustainable cultivation.
Vinification

Vinification

The grapes were destemmed immediately after harvest, after which the must, together with the berry skins, was transferred into a vinificator, where it macerated for 5 days at 8 °C. This was followed by pressing and static sedimentation at 8 °C. Fermentation took place in large wooden barrels at an uncontrolled temperature. The wine was aged in wooden barrels for 12 months and then transferred to stainless steel tanks until bottling.