THE WINE

The Sauvignon of the Russiz Superiore winery is produced with 100% Sauvignon grapes grown in Capriva del Friuli, on the hills of the DOC Collio at an altitude above sea level that varies between 80 and 200 meters where the soil is rich in marl and sandstone.

THE WINEMAKING

After manual harvesting, once in the cellar, the selected grapes are separated from the stalk and cold macerated; a light pressing follows which allows separation from the skins. The must then ferments for 85% in steel tanks and for the remaining 15% in oak barrels. The wine ages for 8 months on the lees before being assembled and bottled.

THE TASTING

Straw yellow. The aroma is elegant with reminiscent of exotic fruit, notes of pepper and tomato leaf that intertwine with hints of acacia and grapefruit flowers. Soft and fresh on the palate with a perfect structure. Well balanced with a long and intense finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS

It goes well with fish and  first courses with light sauces.  Must try  with the classic Italian dish spaghetti with tomato sauce.

THE AWARDS

2021
– Luca Maroni 94/100
– Veronelli 90/100

2018
– 3 vines (wine of great stylistic and organoleptic profile) by the Italian Sommelier Association

THE WINERY

The history of the winery Russiz Superiore is linked to the Felluga family, whose love for wine began in the second half of the nineteenth century when Marco, Marco’s great-grandfather, opened an inn and began to buy and sell Refosco and Malvasia in Isola d’Istria where resided and that at the time was part of Italy. Marco, Michele’s son, decides to continue his father’s business but in addition to wines, he also decides to buy vineyards… go to the winery page