PKNT SAUVIGNON BLANC
Fresh PKNT SAUVIGNON BLANC
A lively young wine with fresh aromas of citrus fruits and guavas. Lingering fruit flavours make this an ideal partner for Asian cuisine or fresh seafood.
TECHNICAL SHEET
VARIETY
100% Sauvignon Blanc
HARVEST
Hand picked during the first week of March. It was harvested early with an adequate ripeness and was healthy.
VINEYARD
Grapes coming from vineyards located in Molina area. The alluvial soil has an excellent drainage and moderate fertility that allows to keep the yield controlled.
WINEMAKING
Fermented slowly In stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 16 degree C. It was over its fine lees for 25 days.
ABOUT THE SAUVIGNON BLANC
Originally from Bordeaux, France, it has traveled successfully to the "New World", North and South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa where it often produces richer wines with more body.
Characteristic of the dry versions of its wine are a fresh acidity and an aroma that can contain elements both of fruits, such as gooseberry, citrus or tropical, and of fresh grass and such vegetables as asparagus and green papper.
WINE COMPOSITION
Alcohol 13,0 % by vol Total Acidity 6,9 g/L In tartaric acid pH: 3,09 Residual Sugar 4,5 gL
TASTING NOTES
Expressive and aromatic on the nose with herbaceous overtones and something of tropical and citrus fruit. In the mouth the herbaceous dominates, it has a balanced acidity and is rich and sillky, of medium body and good persistence.
SERVING SUGGESTION
This crisp fresh dry wine can be drunk on its own or enjoyed with most seafood, or light dishes.
AWARDS
- Silver medal at Prodexpo 2006 wine competition (Moscow, Russia)
- Bronze medal at San Antonio Express News Competition (USA)
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