{"product_id":"la-castellada-collio-sauvignon-2019","title":"La Castellada Collio Sauvignon 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa Castellada's Sauvignon is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with character, expressing the elegance of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It stands out for its intense aromatic profile and marked ability to evolve. Its identity is shaped in \u003cstrong\u003eopen oak vats\u003c\/strong\u003e and continues in barrels for malolactic fermentation. In the glass, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efull and structured style\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by bottling without filtration to preserve the natural richness of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Oslavia, in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eCollio\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards are situated at one hundred and eighty metres above sea level with an ideal east-facing exposure for ripening the bunches. The secret of this white's minerality lies in the \u003cstrong\u003eponca\u003c\/strong\u003e, the marl soil typical of this area. Managed by the Bensa family, the care of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures low yields and high concentration. The combination of sunny slopes and unique geology gives a deep and vibrant sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins at the end of August with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. After destemming and crushing, the must ferments in oak vats. The process continues in barrels, where malolactic fermentation takes place. The structure is defined during a long \u003cstrong\u003eageing period\u003c\/strong\u003e: the wine rests first in wood, then stabilises in steel and completes its maturation in glass. The absence of filtration before bottling preserves its purest essence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sauvignon \u003cstrong\u003eCollio DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e by La Castellada is an elegant white wine that reflects the dedication of the Bensa family, winemakers in Oslavia since 1985. The grapes, hand-picked, begin fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003eopen Slavonian oak vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, then complete malolactic fermentation in barriques. The long ageing of eleven months in wood, followed by a year in steel and another in bottle, gives the wine great richness. Finally, bottling \u003cstrong\u003ewithout filtration\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves its vibrant purity and profound structural complexity, enhancing the 2019 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Castellada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45456310304939,"sku":"57920","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/la-castellada-collio-sauvignon-2019_57920_1_562d14ff-ebd7-4c34-8600-fcccd15b1b2d.webp?v=1773778476","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-se\/products\/la-castellada-collio-sauvignon-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}