Schiopetto, Sauvignon, Collio

13% abv. Lemon candy, lime, Mandarin, herb oil and a few greeny note. Simply good for an apreritif. Much better than New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc for my taste.

An elegant, reserved sauvignon blanc with nice acidity. The grapefruit is there but more reserved than in many classic examples of the variety. I like it.

13,5% alcohol. Medium-deep lemon-yellow color. Quite big and ripe yet not super-sweet nose with vibrant aromas of juicy golden currants, some spicy red apple, light notes of passion fruit, light gooseberry tones, a hint of waxy character and a touch of wizened peach. The overall feel is quite similar to the 2011 vintage that was tasted alongside, but this 2009 shows a bit more ripeness and development. The wine feels full-bodied yet dry and firm on the palate with complex …

All the schipetto whites get big scores but I find them all alcoholic, astringent and flabby with no acid. The Sauvignon Blanc is the best of the whites but not that much better. the fruit is astringent. Not my thing. It’s like an Italian wine trying to be from California.

Nose: Herbal cat pee with underlying honey Palate: A bit grapfruity. Some melon and tropical notes. Hints of menthol and thyme. High acid and a smooth finish. Great minerality on the back end.

Spring flowers. Noticeably aromatic. Classic fuller bodied. Less minerality than an American Sauvignon blanc. Very refreshing. Melon honey. Crisp apples.