Sauvignon Bianco

Fine Sauvignon Blanc from grapes grown on limestone gravel soils in Kurtatsch and loamy sandy soils in Völser Aicha. Rich flavours of elderflower, gooseberry, green pepper, sage and mint. An elegant wine, pleasantly mineral, fresh and juicy with well-balanced acidity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Wafting aromas of honeydew, pressed white flower, beeswax and lemon zest define this pretty Sauvignon Blanc. The palate is bright and fresh with loads of mixed citrus notes that evolve into white peach. It finishes with a distinct mineral note reminiscent of chalk." Wine Enthusiast

"The Sauvignon Blanc Turmhof 2021 emerges from the glass with a musky blend of peach and nectarine with a lemon flavour. It is silky smooth with ripe citrus and salty minerals that fade into savoury florals. The 2021 finishes fresh and with admirable length. A salty note and a tropical hint of sour melon let it slowly fade away." Vinous

Enzo Barbi produces just 3,500 bottles of this flavoursome Sauvignon Bianco every year. It rises from the glass with a lovely freshness, while a delicate wave of lemongrass, chalk dust and sweet custard fills the senses. On the palate, it flows with silky texture and ripe, citrus-kissed orchard fruits accompanied by lively acidity. A hint of mint leaves and green peas lingers on the classically dry finish, while L'Inquisitore ends remarkably tangy and with a slight mineral bite. This extremely pretty Sauvignon Bianco from Umbria appears rather light-footed at first impression, but leaves a great impression. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with green reflections. Redcurrant, some kiwi and fresh herbs on the nose, reminiscent of basil and nettle. Stony on the palate, animating and mouthwatering, vibrant acidity, lots of herbal flavour on the final." Falstaff

"This is an aromatic white with herbal and earthy elements, exuding notes of pear skins, pomelos, guavas and chopped herbs. It’s full-bodied and fleshy with plenty of bite and fresh acidity to balance." James Suckling

Col Matiss is a Sauvignon Bianco from a cru site planted in the 1980s, aged on the fine lees in Slavonian oak barrels. On the nose, diverse and detailed aromas of exotic fruits such as lychee and grapefruit, elegant herbal notes of sage and mint, plus mineral hints that provide depth. On the palate, a fascinatingly delicate spiciness, characterful flavours and a buoyant acidity that enlivens the compact structure and makes you want to drink the next glass. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, radiant straw yellow. Fragrant and expressive nose of elderflower, lemons, grass and blueberries. Good structure on the palate, of candied lemons and malt caramel, swinging, emphatic, on pineapple." Falstaff

"Aromatic and intense white, expressing gooseberry, dill, coconut and green mango on the nose. It’s full-bodied and concentrated, with flavorful toasted-coconut elements to the exotic fruit." James Suckling

Maximo is a Sauvignon Bianco made from grapes grafted with Botrytis cinerea and smells and tastes incredibly complex. Golden with amber highlights, distinct aromas of honey, apricot and peach, followed by notes of ripe figs and candied citrus. Rich and balanced with crisp fresh persistence and wonderful length. SUPERIORE.DE

Gianni Del Fabbro, owner of Ronc di Vico, learned his craft at home in Friuli. At first wine was just a hobby for him, but then he studied the art of winemaking with the support of the respected and highly qualified winemaker Enzo Pontoni, owner of the Miani winery. His Sauvignon is young and fresh, yet with great ageing potential. On the nose, beautiful notes of mandarin, grapefruit and mango, on the palate intense, with great fullness and vibrant energy. SUPERIORE.DE

Light straw yellow with sparkling shimmer. In the aroma, noble nuances of flint, mineral with beautiful citrus, grapefruit and gooseberry notes. On the palate, discreetly creamy and round, with a beautiful precision and juiciness, the racy final pleasantly fresh and slightly salty. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, rich straw yellow. Nobly restrained nose, after initial reduction notes, a lot of herbs join in, only a hint of citrus aromas in the background. Quite sparse palate that delights with tautness, again some lemon, lots of salt and herbal notes, lingers long." Falstaff

Beautiful Sauvignon Bianco from Maculan's famous Ferrata white wine vineyard on volcanic and tufaceous soils. Clear, fresh bouquet of citrus and gooseberry, then ripe tropical fruit, peach with a hint of saffron. Full and multi-layered on the palate with seductive flavours of lemon, orange blossom and mint. The finish is complex and long - a white full of character with a high recognition value. SUPERIORE.DE

Medium pale straw yellow. Livio Felluga's Sauvignon Bianco impresses with elegance, the typical bouquet of pear and gooseberry, elderflower and garden herbs and a fascinating minerality. On the palate, a soft fruit, beautiful melting and a fresh, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow with golden shimmer. Powerful, compact nose, ripe gooseberry and papaya, some nettle behind. On the palate various citrus fruits, crisp, vibrant acidity, mouthwatering final." Falstaff

"A rather restrained and classy Sauvignon with white sesame, light pears, apples and flint. Medium-bodied with a solid mid-palate and nice length. It is complex and beautiful. Real sophistication with sauvignon blanc." James Suckling

Medium yellow-green, intense floral and gooseberry aromas on the nose, fresh grapefruit, lime zest and basil. Full-bodied on the palate, elegant texture, fine acidity, mineral, racy and very drinkable. A Sauvignon with great varietal character. SUPERIORE.DE

Sparkling yellow-green colour. The elegant, floral-scented Sauvignon Bianco Mantele is irresistible, with beautiful varietal typicity and a pleasingly slender waistline. Fine mineral notes on the palate add playfulness and vibrancy, overall very juicy and fresh. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliant, rich yellow with silver-green reflections. The bouquet has pronounced smoky, mineral notes, full flavours of mango, citrus fruit, sage and asparagus. It shows its true class on the palate: wonderfully complex structure, lots of naturally sweet flavour, refreshing acidity and a juiciness, strength and length that can only be achieved through long contact with the lees and simultaneous agitation. Very convincing, downright captivating! SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense straw yellow with a green tinge. Aromatic nose, lots of gooseberry and nettle, some passion fruit in the background. Straightforward and precise on the palate, animating, mouthwatering, delicately melting, lingering, salty final." Falstaff

"Cooked lemons, savory herbs, pepper and hints of flinty minerality on the nose. Medium-bodied, juicy and citrusy with vivid acidity and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Spicy and wickedly fresh, the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Picol bursts from the glass with masses of nectarine, rosemary and sage, offset by candied lime. This is packed full of zesty tension with sharp yellow citrus and salty mineral tones that pepper the senses. Its brilliant acidity is the show's real highlight, as the Picol tapers off long and potent with a mix of sour melon and young kiwi begs the taster back to the glass." Vinous

Sauvignon Bianco combines the intense spiciness of Sauvignon with the heady and rich style of Meroi. Lemon oils and wild herbal tones combine with a hint of ground ginger. It is round in texture but with a lively acid balance that imparts elegance with green citrus and lively spice. The finish is long and colourful, leaving a hint of lime and a residual acidity that keeps the expression fresh. Exciting contrast of salty and sweet. The 2022 is a large-format Sauvignon Blanc, but one that maintains balance at all times. SUPERIORE.DE

Brilliant light straw yellow colour. Elegant aromas of gooseberry, smoke, some flint and lemon followed by a full body with powerful fruit and mineral nuances, very balanced, savoury and unmistakably high-class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and flavoursome on the nose with crushed apples, spicy herbs, mussels and citrus leaves. Medium-bodied, bright and lively with citrusy freshness, mouthwatering acidity and chalky minerality. Some salty undertones." James Suckling

"A Sauvignon of complexity and completeness, representative of the Capriva terroir. On the nose, notes of white apricot, then rosemary, bergamot and jasmine. Spicy and sweet on the palate, with a fruity note and a citrus finish." Luca Gardini

Complex and rich bouquet of citrus fruit and sage flavours. Excellently structured and consistent on the palate with a fresh acid wire. This wonderful Sauvignon offers multi-layered fruit notes and great harmony with a delightful grapefruit flavour on the long finish. Good ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"A very pure and limey sauvignon blanc that is tangy but not herbaceous. Mineral, green apples and very gastronomic in style. Ripe green apples, wet stones and nicely dry. Austere but not demanding. Linear, pretty long and mineral." James Suckling

Winkl is the winery's second cult wine after the iconic South Tyrolean Sauvignon, Quarz. A wonderfully accentuated wine. Sauvignon Winkl smells of lime, mandarins and mint with a hint of apricot, the bouquet is also reminiscent of crushed rock. Full of character on the palate with a fine acid wire, complex, well-structured, rich in flavour and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Crystalline bouquet with finely characterised fruit, fine yellow fruit and fresh herbs. Well-proportioned on the palate, very balanced with a fine mellowness and linear orientation." Weinwisser

Very appetising Sauvignon Blanc from Tuscany, fermented in steel, wood and terracotta. Pale straw yellow in colour, with a beautiful aroma of light berries, mint, chamomile and wild flowers. Round, harmonious and fresh flavour that is vibrant and aromatic. Only 8,000 bottles are produced each year. SUPERIORE.DE

The porphyry-rich steep slopes on the Ritten above Bolzano offer first-class conditions for producing a Sauvignon Bianco with unique fruit, minerality, elegance and depth. Straw yellow in colour with greenish reflections. Precise fruity flavours of gooseberry, elderflower, herbs, yeast and a fine woody note. Harmonious flavour with very well-integrated acidity, an accentuated body and an elegant mineral note. Long and deep on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Subtle aromas of grass and citrus with a hint of roasted nuts; racy and crisp with a finish of candied lemon." Decanter

"Bright, intense straw yellow colour. Initially restrained on the nose, with mineral and spicy notes, as well as subtle fruit and floral aromas. Hints of tropical fruit, but above all crisp and powerful on the palate with very well-integrated acidity and an elegant final." Falstaff

"Brilliant deep straw. Unmistakable old-school Italian Sauvignon Blanc, gooseberry and kiwi. Minerally, salty hints, too, while the oak is hardly discernible. Much more distinctive and characterful on the palate, with gooseberry fruit and lemon peel. Refreshing and elegant, medium weight. Will disappoint no one." Jancis Robinson

"The Cantina Produttori Bolzano 2020 Alto Adige Sauvignon Riserva Greel is a bright wine with flavours of green papaya, guava, tomato leaf and passion fruit. This wine is bright and fragrant. This oak barrel-fermented white wine is lean and tangy, with plenty of lingering freshness. Green apple and crushed stone give it personality." Wine Advocate

"This is a flavourful Sauvignon with fragrant aromas of white and blackcurrant, tomato leaf and guava. Undertones of salted caramel and liquorice. Long, layered and full-bodied, with bright acidity and salty freshness to wake you up." James Suckling

"Silent greatness. Noble is he who is self-sufficient. Perhaps a little demanding and in any case sensitive. But has much sought-after qualities: Clarity, freshness, complexity." Michael Graf Goëss-Enzenberg, Weingut Manincor

Sparkling green-silver Sauvignon Blanc with intense and inviting aromas of grapefruit, lychee and white peach. Full-bodied and very racy on the nose, then mineral and distinguishedly lean with fine acidity and a subtle extract-sweet core. Very long. SUPERIORE.DE

Sauvignon Sanct Valentin is probably the best-known white wine from the St. Michael-Eppan winery. It has been vinified from carefully selected single vineyards at the foot of the Mendelstock since 1989. Yellow-green in colour, dense bouquet of yellow fruit, gooseberry, elderflower and ripe redcurrant, smooth on the palate with elegant, floral fullness and crisp acidity. A great and very savoury top wine and probably the most award-winning white from the internationally highly respected winegrowers' cooperative. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Intense aromas of fresh elderflower and gooseberry on the nose, with hints of sage and citrus fruit on the finish. Very juicy on the palate, with a pleasant acidity structure, drinky, long finish." Falstaff

"An elegant white, light and supple, with delicate notes of chive blossom, Thai basil and pink grapefruit peel accentuating flavours of melon and gooseberry, stone, ground ginger and white pepper. Creamy finish." Wine Spectator

"Powerful Sauvignon nose with lots of gooseberry, guava, white asparagus and stones. Fresh and medium-bodied on the palate with intense flavour and length. Crisp, salted green apples on a medium-long finish." James Suckling

"The Sauvignon Sanct Valentin 2022 blossoms with a hint of sweet spice, which is replaced by minty herbs and green apples with lime flavour. It has a soft texture with juicy acidity and a balanced inner sweetness. Ripe fruit flavours saturate the palate. Despite its intensity, the 2022's finish is remarkably fresh yet savoury and leaves you wanting more." Vinous

"I think it's safe to say that Serena Palazzolo and her husband Christian Patat are at the top of their game, which means that the wines of Ronco del Gnemiz are among the best made in Friuli today. There is a lot to choose from here, because the transparency of the terroir is paramount. It may be easier to sell and market one or two Sauvignons, Chardonnay or Friulano wines, but the differences between each hill, each site and the age of each vineyard create such unique expressions that it would be a shame not to produce all six.

Standing on the hill where this winery is located, looking out over Rosazzo in the Colli Orientali, it becomes clear why these vineyard designations are so important to the future of the region. These hills rise and fall like bubbles rising from the earth and dropping to the horizon. I can imagine a winemaker's fascination with each of these unique sites. If you were to make a short list of the best producers in Friuli, you should put Ronco del Gnemiz at the top of the list." Vinous

Iris presents itself in a delicate and restrained style. Bright straw green, on the nose hints of apricots, lime zest and a subtle tropical vein. Wonderful fruit-acid interplay on the palate, not quite as wild as its counterpart, but just as mineral and tension-filled. A skilful example of why it is sometimes good to vinify different terroirs separately and skilfully bring out the characteristics. Great Sauvignon cinema from a master hand! SUPERIORE.DE

"The bouquet of the Sauvignon Blanc Iris 2020 has a candied quality that is perfectly balanced by earthy notes of wet stone and freshly cut pear. The texture is soft, with pleasant ripe peach flavours and floral notes developing towards the finish. The finish is a little shorter than expected, but leaves a pleasant refreshment on the palate. Very nice." Vinous

Sauvignon Andrius matures on the lees for six months and is a lively, well-structured white wine with great varietal typicity. Ripe peaches, dried apricots, juicy honeydew melon, candied almonds, flowers and a hint of mint and white pepper combine with the elegant style to create a remarkable overall picture. Great class! SUPERIORE.DE

"Elegant, powerful, typical Sauvignon Blanc nose, but with a more complex and herbaceous flavour. On the palate, the wine is more linear and powerful with a distinctive mineral-salty note on the finish." Weinwisser

"Bright straw yellow with sparkling reflections. Slightly reductive and restrained on the nose, showing notes of juicy lemons, meadow herbs and cold smoke as well as fine wet stone after a little time. Racy and precise on the palate, the fruit stays in the background, builds up full-bodied and remains on the palate for a long time, will be able to mature well." Falstaff

"Vibrant citrus and stony-mineral characters with a juicy, ripe gooseberry texture, fresh acidity and a leafy finish." Decanter

"Well cut and fresh, almost statuesque, but with a sense of balance and grace, while flavours of kiwi, lime granita, melon rind and chive blossom accompany the slightly chalky texture, along with mouth-watering acidity and a hint of salinity." Wine Spectator

"The partially oak-aged 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Andrius shows bright citrusy notes, tropical fruit, green papaya and freshly squeezed lime. The wine is lean in terms of mouthfeel, but the aromas deliver extra dimension to the lifted flavor profile of this varietal-expressive release." Wine Advocate