Redentore Sauvignon Blanc pays tribute to one of Venice’s most cherished festivals, the Festa del Redentore. Every third weekend in July, the Venetians celebrate with grand fireworks and dinners as the harbor fills with boats.
The soil is alluvial, very rich in clay.
The climate is mild, with very little rainfall and high summer temperatures, allowing the grapes to ripen well.
In order to achieve ideal ripening of the grapes, in addition to the usual care of the vineyard, summer pruning and careful thinning of the leaves are carried out. In addition, the harvest is kept very low in order to produce grapes with rich body and aroma.
Harvesting – early September, when the grapes are very well ripe, but still have a good level of acidity.
De-stemming and crushing, soft pressing of the grapes, static clarification and fermentation exclusively with wild yeasts at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats at 18° C. The wine is then clarified for several months on a noble lees in stainless steel. temperature controlled vats. The lees are often blended to increase the thickness and softness of the wine.
Seductive pale yellow color, complex and fragrant aroma with hints of jasmine, peach and mint. Stimulating spicy aftertaste with excellently balanced minerality.