Wine Details

Ronco Dei Tassi Sauvignon Blanc Collio DOC

A particularly versatile white wine, this Sauvignon is the result of the particular characteristics of its terroir of origin, the Friuli hills adjacent to the Plessiva Natural Park. Straw yellow in color, intense fruit and floral aromas of grapefruit, elderberry flowers and freshly cut grass lead the way. A full-bodied mouth with a brisk acidity supports notes of citrus (tangerine, grapefruit) and an appealing minerality.

Region:

Producer:

Ronco Dei Tassi

Classification:

Collio DOC

Variety:

100% Sauvignon Blanc (4 clones)

Number of bottles produced:

20,000 bottles

Production area:

Montona vineyard (7.4 acres), southern exposure, Cormons

Altitude:

150 meters (492 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

50 years

Yield:

1.5-1.8 kg per vine

Training:

Guyot

Vinification:

Fermentation in stainless steel tank at controlled temperature

Refining:

6 months in stainless steel tank and 1 month in the bottle

Alcohol content:

13.5%

Soil:

Arenaceous marl

Time of harvest:

End of September

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

91

Ronco Dei Tassi Sauvignon Blanc Collio DOC 2020

Italian Wine Report (91)- "Bright, medium deep yellow; aromas of bell pepper, chervil and pear. Medium-full with very good ripeness, this has notable typicity with its herbal notes on the nose and finish. There is very good acidity, good persistence and excellent harmony. Enjoy this with strongly flavored seafood over the next 3-5 years."

91

Ronco Dei Tassi Sauvignon Blanc Collio DOC 2019

Wine Advocate (91)- "The Ronco dei Tassi 2019 Collio Sauvignon is a classic expression of this aromatic grape that pays tribute to the northern Italian territory that shaped it. The wine is varietally pure with tropical tones of lime, lemongrass and bitter almond. However, it also brings in the slightly creamy or soft textural richness that is a hallmark of the whites made in this mountainous corner of the peninsula. This is a crisp, tangy wine with loads of personality to pair with takeout Thai green curry. Some 20,000 bottles of this vintage were produced."

91

Ronco Dei Tassi Sauvignon Blanc Collio DOC 2019

James Suckling (91)- "Ripe-pear, pineapple, fresh-herb and lemon-curd aromas. It’s medium-bodied with tangy acidity and a gently waxy texture. Focused with a mineral finish. Drink now."