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Meroi, Sauvignon D.O.C.
(SOH-veen-yon)

 

Tasting Notes: Paolo Meroi’s Sauvignon Blanc is classically styled in the French tradition, yet remains unmistakably Italian. It has beautiful, full gooseberry aromas with a pleasing nettle acidity that balances the complex palate quite effortlessly. Its finish is long and slightly salty, without the grassy qualities or under-ripeness than can be typical of Sauvignon. It is barrel fermented, yet its wood remains unobtrusive, almost undetectable in flavor, only present in mouth feel. A wonderful, ageworthy white wine.

Location Friuli, Italia.
(Butttrio)
14 hectares. 		Soil Ponca.
Estate Meroi.
(may-ROY)		 Vine Guyot.
3,000-6,000 vines/hectare.
.5 bottle/plant yield.
Winemaker Paolo Meroi.
(PAO-loh may-ROY)		 Vinification 60% soft pressing followed by static decanting. Fermentation in barrels.
Varietals 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Barrel 1st, 2nd, and 3rd passage French oak.
Residual Sugar 1.2 grams per liter. Maturation 8 months in the barrel.
3 months in the bottle.
Acidity 6.5 grams per liter. Vintage Production 290 cases.
Alcohol 13.0% by volume. Foot Fairing Lightly seared scallops, roasted chicken with orange zest, and goat cheese.

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