Renato Keber
Collio Sauvignon Riserva 2019
| Denomination | DOC Collio Goriziano Sauvignon Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 12 months |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Sauvignon 2019, still organic white wine from Collio
- Origin: Zegla, Collio DOC (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), Keber vineyards for four generations
- Vinification: hand-picked, skin maceration and fermentation at controlled temperature
- Ageing: twelve months on the lees to enhance complexity, structure and persistence
- Tasting and serving: notes of green pepper, elderflower and peach; full and balsamic flavour at 12°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Renato Keber offers a still organic white wine that captures the essence of Collio, made from Sauvignon grapes. It stands out for its developed sensory profile, the result of particular attention to aromatic ripeness. On the nose, it presents a rich bouquet where clear elderflower and peach notes emerge, enhanced by the classic hint of green pepper. On the palate, it is full and intense, with a softness balanced by a vibrant balsamic freshness, leading to a persistent and clean finish.
Where it comes from
The roots of this Sauvignon run deep in Zegla, at the heart of Collio, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Here, the Keber family has cultivated vineyards for four generations, maintaining a profound connection with their land. The Sauvignon grape variety, originally from France but established in this area since the early twentieth century, finds an ideal habitat to fully express its potential. Excellent agronomic management allows for the development of complex aromas and significant structure, resulting in a white wine that faithfully reflects the region's character.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest carried out in mid-September to ensure careful selection of the bunches. In the winery, the grapes are destemmed and undergo skin maceration, a crucial step to extract structure and aromatic intensity. After gentle pressing, the must is cold-settled and then fermented at a controlled temperature. The process concludes with ageing on the lees for twelve months, a technical choice that enhances the wine's complexity and gives it greater longevity.
History and Curiosities
In Zegla, in the heart of Collio, the Keber family has been cultivating vineyards for four generations, passing down a genuine winemaking vocation. The Sauvignon, a French variety introduced at the beginning of the twentieth century, finds an extraordinary expression here. This 2019 Reserve highlights the producer's dedication to the development of secondary and tertiary aromas, resulting in a captivating organic still white. The meticulous ageing on the lees gives a full and intense profile, capable of combining the rural heritage of the area with a refined balsamic freshness.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
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 Riserva 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Collio DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Vendor | Renato Keber |
| Story | History and Curiosities In Zegla, in the heart of Collio, the Keber family has been cultivating vineyards for four generations, passing down a genuine winemaking vocation. The Sauvignon, a French variety introduced at the beginning of the twentieth century, finds an extraordinary expression here. This 2019 Reserve highlights the producer's dedication to the development of secondary and tertiary aromas, resulting in a captivating organic still white. The meticulous ageing on the lees gives a full and intense profile, capable of combining the rural heritage of the area with a refined balsamic freshness. |
| Origin | Zegla, Collio (Friuli-Venezia Giulia) |
| Harvest | Second ten days of September |
| Production technique | Manual harvest with selection; skin maceration; soft pressing; cold decantation; temperature-controlled fermentation; ageing on the lees for 12 months |
| Wine making | Gentle destemming of the grapes; maceration of the skins, gentle pressing; cold settling; fermentation at controlled temperature; ageing on the lees for 12 months. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 12 months |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |