Braulin (Sauvignon)

Name: BRAULIN – Sauvignon – Denominazione Origine Controllata – Friuli Colli Orientali. Grape variety: Ten biotypes and clones of old vines found in the surrounding hills. Vine age: 6 years Territory: South-east-facing terraced vineyards on marly soil with a good amount of sandstone. 100-150 m above sea level. Training system: Classic Guyot, single cane with 4-5 fruit-bearing buds per vine. Production: 35-40 ql/ha. Harvest: Grapes are hand-picked in the first and second ten-day periods in September. The fruit is placed in wooden crates then checked on a vibrating sorting table. Vinification: The grapes are harvested very early in the morning. After crushing and destemming they macerate at a temperature of 5°-6° for 2-3 hours before being gently pressed. The next morning the must is decanted and set to ferment with selected yeasts at a controlled temperature. At the end of fermentation the wine is decanted and left for nine months in concrete vats; the lees are frequently stirred until the wine is bottled. Ageing: The bottled wine is left to rest for 6 -9 months before being released to the market. Colour: Pale golden yellow with green reflections. Serving temperature: 11-12° C …