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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: yellow grapefruit, elderflower, white peach, wild herb
Palate: yellow citrus, stone fruit, saline lift, fresh close
Single-parcel Sauvignon from Pierpaolo Pecorari at San Lorenzo Isontino. The cellar's unoaked Sauvignon, sharp and direct.
What it pairs with
- Sea bass crudo Raw fish and high-acid Sauvignon lock together.More wines for sea bass →
- Goat cheese tart Tangy goat cheese is the classic Sauvignon pairing.More wines for lamb →
- Asparagus risotto Green vegetables and elderflower-Sauvignon share fresh register.More wines for risotto →Find asparagus risotto on TableJourney →
- Grilled scampi Sweet shellfish and saline-mineral Sauvignon share long depth.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
With cheese
History
Single-parcel Sauvignon from Pierpaolo Pecorari. The cellar was founded in 1974 and has built a portfolio of single-parcel Isonzo whites with the same lees-elevage discipline as the appellation's top producers.
- 1992First Pierpaolo Pecorari Altis Sauvignon release
Facts
- Producer
- Pierpaolo Pecorari · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Friuli Isonzo
- Oak
- Stainless steel fermentation and elevage on fine lees for around 9 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1992
Frequently asked about Pierpaolo Pecorari Altis Sauvignon
What does Pierpaolo Pecorari Altis taste like?
Yellow grapefruit, elderflower, white peach and wild herb 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 Pierpaolo Pecorari Altis?
Drink 2 to 8 years from vintage. The wine is built for fresh consumption with short cellar capacity.
Where is Pierpaolo Pecorari located?
The cellar is at San Lorenzo Isontino in the Friuli Isonzo DOC, between Vie di Romans and Lis Neris in the appellation.
What food pairs with Pierpaolo Pecorari Altis?
Sea bass crudo is the canonical pairing. Goat cheese tart, asparagus risotto, and grilled scampi are equally strong.
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