Distributing in North Carolina and Virginia
Il Nido Sauvignon Blanc
Pale yellow color, fresh, with hints of pepper, asparagus, sage and wild mint, recalls peach and apricot flavors. Persistent, rich in mineral. Perfect with dishes rich in vegetables, asparagus, risotto and fettuccine with shrimp and lemon. It comfortably accompanies light cheeses, especially ricotta. Serve at a temperature of 50-52°F.
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Protected Geographical Indication
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GRAPES
Sauvignon Blanc -
LANDS
Predominantly clayey -
ALCOHOL CONTENT
12.5% in Vol.
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AREA OF ORIGIN
Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia Region – Northern Italy -
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE
Grape harvesting takes place at the end of August, when the bunches have a pink color, during the fermentation at low temperature, pressure with selected yeasts. It does not require rest or maturation. -
SENSORY ANALYSIS
This wine with greenish shades is fresh with hints of pepper, asparagus, sage and wild mint, recalls peach and apricot flavors. Persitent, rich in minerals. -
BOTTLING
It is bottled using the cold sterile microfiltration technique.
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PAIRINGS
Perfect with dishes rich in vegetables, asparagus, risotto and fettuccine with shrimp and lemon. It comfortably accompanies light cheeses, especially ricotta. Serve at a temperature of 10-11°C.
