SAPIENTIA Sauvignon Blanc Enviromental 2018 Wheel 75cl

Variety of the grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
production Zone: Appellation of Origin Rueda (Castilla y León / Spain)

VINEYARD SAPIENTIA Sauvignon Blanc Enviromental 2018 Wheel:
The grapes with which is made SAPIENTIA Sauvignon Blanc Enviromental 2018 Wheel, are chosen from our vineyards in Nava del Rey.

These vineyards are cultivated with the techniques of ecological agriculture, and are audited and certified by the Organic Farming Council of Castilla y León.
The vines are planted on the typical terraces with boulders (the so-called soil cascajosos) next to the Douro River.

These boulders facilitate the drainage of water, which favors a low probability of fungal diseases.

they Are soils poor in organic matter with a horizon of clay and limestone in the subsoil.

The climate of the zone is continental atlantic influence.
The treatments that have been used in the vineyard are of natural origin.

As for example infusions and broths of herbs such as horsetail (Equisetum arvense), chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), yarrow (Achileamillefolium), valerian (Valeriana officinalis), among others.

as Well as other products based on plant extracts, milk whey and other products of organic origin.
The control of weeds has been done by cultivation techniques, so that in any case it has used herbicide one.
throughout the campaign, has done a comprehensive follow-up of the vineyard, using as few treatments as possible.
With all of this we were able to maintain and increase biodiversity in the vineyard and the grape to express itself in a much more genuine their own characteristics.

Preparation: SAPIENTIA Sauvignon Blanc Enviromental 2018 Wheel

The grape harvest in 2018 took place in the middle of the month of September.
In the first place took out a short cold maceration to subsequently get caught.

The fermentation has taken place with the natural yeasts present in the skin of grapes, which, thanks to the eco-friendly techniques involved are yeasts of high quality and which express the unique characteristics of the verdejo.
After fermentation has taken place ageing on its fine lees, and has subsequently been clarified with bentonite to stabilize the wine proteicamente.
The bottling took place in January of 2019.

Tasting notes SAPIENTIA Sauvignon Blanc Enviromental 2018 Wheel

In the visual phase, the wine is bright yellow in color with greenish reflections.
In the nose has a high aromatic intensity, highlighting notes of cut grass, citrus and aromatic herbs like mint, cilantro, and fresh basil.
In the mouth, Sapientia Sauvignon Blanc is a wine with great structure and volume, round and balanced.
In the stage finish back the aromas of the nose and aromas of passion fruit.

Is a perfect wine for both, take it only as an accompaniment of fish dishes, seafood, pastas, rice dishes, and cold creams.

it also goes perfectly with the sushi.
serving Temperature: Between 8 – 10 °C
analytical Parameters:

alcohol content 13 % Vol
total Acidity 5.5 g/L (TH2)
pH 3,25 You pH
total Sugars < 3 g/L

– silver Medal Brussels 2019