In the glass
Aroma: yellow grapefruit, elderflower, white peach, wet stone
Palate: yellow citrus, stone fruit, saline lift, fresh close
Single-parcel Sauvignon from Castello di Spessa at Capriva del Friuli. The castle cellar's flagship Sauvignon from the Santarosa vineyard.
What it pairs with
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Sea bass crudo
Raw fish and high-acid Sauvignon lock together. -
Goat cheese tart
Tangy goat cheese is the classic Sauvignon pairing. -
Asparagus risotto
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Green vegetables and elderflower-Sauvignon share fresh register. -
Grilled scampi
Sweet shellfish and saline-mineral Sauvignon share long depth.
History
Single-parcel Sauvignon from Castello di Spessa. The 13th-century castle at Capriva del Friuli sits above the cellar; the estate also runs a hotel and a golf course as part of a wine-tourism offering.
Facts
- Producer
- Castello di Spessa
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Collio
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation and elevage on fine lees for around 8 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
Frequently asked about Castello di Spessa Santarosa Sauvignon
What does Castello di Spessa Santarosa taste like?
Yellow grapefruit, elderflower, white peach and wet stone on the nose; yellow citrus, stone fruit, saline lift and a fresh close on the palate. Medium-bodied with high acidity.
When should I drink Castello di Spessa Santarosa?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption with medium-term cellar capacity.
What is the Santarosa vineyard?
Santarosa is a single Sauvignon parcel on the Castello di Spessa estate at Capriva del Friuli in the Collio DOC.
What food pairs with Castello di Spessa Santarosa?
Sea bass crudo is the canonical pairing. Goat cheese tart, asparagus risotto, and grilled scampi are equally strong.