Wine Bastianich, “La Mozza” Morellino di Scansano DOCG, 2020

“Vigne Orsone” Sauvignon, 2012 from the winery Bastianich shows excellent golden-straw dress, exquisite fruity flavor and juicy, refreshing taste with a piquant acidity completes the multifaceted composition, causing an irresistible desire to taste the wine again. Sauvignon Blanc grapes, warmed by the bright sun of Italy and the Mediterranean light blows the cooled, absorbed the power of the fertile land of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and revealed to the world luxury drink, worthy of worship and praise. Wine “Vigne Orsone” Sauvignon is able to compete with the great wines of France, not giving them any quality or perfection. No wonder Sauvignon Blanc grapes secretly called the “secret weapon Friuli”, able to amaze and enchant even the most demanding consumers. Robust and vigorous vine varieties Sauvignon Blanc, whose average age ranges from 7 to 25 years, grow in the area Collie Orentali Friuli. The climate and soil of local hills, composed of marl, ideal for the cultivation of aromatic polyester Sauvignon Blanc. Well adapted to the local areas, this sort of keep up relatively early and persistent bright sun and dry harvest beneficial to the berries. To maintain freshness, berries fermentation usually takes place in stainless steel tanks. Half of the crop undergoes malolactic fermentation. Then the wine is aged 6 months on the lees with weekly batonnazhem.

Bastianich winery dates back to 1997. Its founders, Joe and Lidia Bastianich, known worldwide as the leading culinary show, restaurateurs and author of several popular books. By their winemaking prompted the desire to understand the history and culture of the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, take it to the next level. “We are creating unique wines that speak of the place, but at the same time show the amazing strength and balance.” In the possession of the family are Bastianich two total vineyard area of 35 hectares. One of them, located in the hills of Buttrio and Premaryakko, stretches along the southern slopes. Proximity to the sea has a significant impact on the climate, this terroir gives the wine power and fullness. The second vineyard, which is located in Cividale del Friuli, just 10 miles from the first, different cooler climate. There is already significantly Alpine influence and echoes north wind “Bora”. Cool nights this place confer wines produced intense flavor. Magazine “Wine and Spirits” called Bastanich farm winery in 2006. A Gambero Rosso said: “All of their wines can boast such an incredible structure that you can drink white for a meal, even if before you drank red.”