Renato Keber
Collio Sauvignon Grici Riserva 2010
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Sauvignon Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Maturation on the lees and further ageing in the bottle for over 2 years |
- Name and vintage: Collio DOC Sauvignon Riserva 2010, still white wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Grapes and alcohol content: 100% Sauvignon, 14% alcohol by volume
- Vinification: hand-picked grapes, maceration on the skins for 18 hours, gentle pressing
- Ageing: matured for 12 months in tonneaux on the lees and over 2 years resting in the bottle
- Aromas and pairings: kiwi, passion fruit and citrus; ideal with shellfish and asparagus
Description
What kind of wine it is
Collio Sauvignon Grici Riserva by Renato Keber is a still white wine from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, an authentic expression of Sauvignon grapes. Produced in the renowned Collio area, this wine combines a significant body with a dynamic flavour profile. On the nose, it reveals precise aromas of exotic fruit, including prominent notes of kiwi, passion fruit and yellow peach, enriched by fresh hints of citrus peel and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is smooth and fresh, with a very persistent aftertaste that defines its character, making it the ideal companion for shellfish and green asparagus.
Where it comes from
This Sauvignon originates in Collio, in the heart of the Zegla area in Cormòns. The vineyards consist of vines around thirty years old cultivated using the Guyot system. The location on this particular hillside imparts remarkable aromatic complexity to the grapes. The Riserva designation attests to the area's vocation for producing bunches that combine solid intensity with lively and prolonged freshness.
How it is produced
The production process begins in mid-September with a manual harvest and rigorous selection in the vineyard. After gentle destemming, the must remains in contact with the skins for eighteen hours before soft pressing and cold settling. Vinification involves twelve months of fermentation in wooden barrels, which deeply enriches the aromatic profile. The process concludes with a long ageing on the lees and a final maturation of over two years, aimed at consolidating the wine's structure and balance.
History and Curiosities
The Collio Sauvignon Grici Riserva 2010 by Renato Keber tells the story of the deep connection between the winery and the historic thirty-year-old vineyards of Zegla, in the heart of Friuli. Hand-harvested, the grapes undergo a meticulous eighteen-hour skin maceration that enhances their rich aromatic nuances. The must then ferments in tonneaux for twelve months, maturing on the lees before a precious rest in the bottle for over two years. The result is an enveloping still white DOC, born from the perfect union of rural wisdom and total respect for time.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
The gently curving hillside called Zegla, close by the border with Slovenia, has long been home to Renato Keber and his family. Renato’s great grandfather, Franc, came from nearby Vipulzano to settle here in 1900, when this was still under Austrian rule.
Since then and for four generations, the Keber family has lived and produced its wine in Zegla, and even today, the older generations join the new ones in working in the vineyards. Read more
| Name | Renato Keber Collio Sauvignon Grici Riserva 2010 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Renato Keber |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Collio Sauvignon Grici Riserva 2010 by Renato Keber tells the story of the deep connection between the winery and the historic thirty-year-old vineyards of Zegla, in the heart of Friuli. Hand-harvested, the grapes undergo a meticulous eighteen-hour skin maceration that enhances their rich aromatic nuances. The must then ferments in tonneaux for twelve months, maturing on the lees before a precious rest in the bottle for over two years. The result is an enveloping still white DOC, born from the perfect union of rural wisdom and total respect for time. |
| Origin | Zegla, Cormòns (Gorizia), Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italia |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Harvest | Second decade of September |
| Fermentation | 12 months |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with careful selection; maceration on the skins for 18 hours; fermentation in tonneaux; ageing on the lees and further ageing in the bottle for over 2 years. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest with careful selection; gentle destemming of the grapes; skin maceration for 18 hours; soft pressing; cold clarification of the must; fermentation in tonneaux for 12 months; ageing on the lees and further ageing in bottle for over 2 years. |
| Aging | Maturation on the lees and further ageing in the bottle for over 2 years |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |