Sauvignon is a grape that has always given outstanding results in the Bologna hills area.  At Tenuta Bonzara this grape is cultivated in the “Carrate” holding. The southern vineyard exposition enhances the grapes ripening process at its best. The skins maceration and the fermentation step –realized at controlled temperature- emphasize the grape characteristics contained in this wine. In the mouth it is soft and fairly persistent. Alcohol 13 % vol. approximately.

Organoleptic sheet

Colour: Intense pale yellow with golden and greenish shades.
Scent: Typical varietal aroma. Good balance between elegance and freshness.
Taste: The Sauvignon grape taste dominates in the mouth. The initial harmonious and intense sensation is counterbalanced by the fruit freshness. At the end the taste is long-lasting.
Gastronomy: to be combined with delicate white meats and fish. Fairly flavoured first courses.
Service temperature: 8°-9° C approximately.

Technical sheet

Production area: Bologna's hills DOC area- Micro zone of Monte San Pietro
District area: Monte San Pietro (Bologna)
Hamlet: San Chierlo
Height: 400 meters at sea level
Exposure: South/South-West
Position: Hills
Soil composition: Shaly medium textured soil
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc (it is denominated “Superiore” just when its natural alcoholic volume reaches at least  12° )
Growing system: Guyot
Plant density: 3.000 plants /hectare
Plants medium life : 20 years
Grape yield per hectare : 4500 kg. /hectare
Grape yield per plant: 1,5 kg /plant
Harvest: by hand
Vinification: fermentation with skins is realized in steel marc vats at controlled temperature. Cryomaceration for 1 night with peels.
Fermentation temperature: 18° C approximately
Bottle refining: recommended for at least six months.
Alcohol: 13% vol. approximately
Total acidity: about 6,50 g/l