We have special pricing on this beautiful Sauvignon Blanc we just tasted yesterday. This was a big surprise and was absolutely delicious. The 2021 Volpe Pasini Sauvignon "Zuc di Volpe" is the estate's top white wine, produced only in the best vintages from a historic parcel of Sauvignon Blanc located in the heart of Friuli Colli Orientali, near Togliano. Volpe Pasini was founded in 1596 and is one of the region's oldest wineries, renowned for its precision winemaking and commitment to varietal expression—the winery farms 52 hectares, with a focus on white varietals. Under the direction of winemaker Lorenzo Landi and owner Emilio Rotolo, the style is clean, focused, and terroir-driven. The Zuc di Volpe vineyard is situated on marl and sandstone soils at a higher elevation, which promotes slow ripening and preserves acidity. The wine undergoes stainless steel fermentation, with no oak added to maintain purity and aromatic definition. The 2022 vintage presented ideal growing conditions, characterized by a dry and balanced season with cool nights, which yielded wines of freshness, depth, and aromatic clarity. This is a sharp, mineral-edged Sauvignon Blanc, exhibiting layered aromas of orchard fruit, citrus zest, wildflowers, and a hint of wild herbs. The palate is energetic and laser-focused, with outstanding acidity that we expect from Sauvignon Blanc, but with a bit more ripeness of fruit, creating a beautiful dynamic and with so much tension. This is a unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc, yet with the varietal characteristics that keep it familiar, making it perfect for fans of both the Loire, domestic, and Southern Hemisphere Sauvignon Blanc, and ideal for warmer weather. This is in a beautiful spot to enjoy now, and paired with seafood or shellfish, it will be a rock star. It's a benchmark bottle of Italian Sauvignon Blanc, with a single-site expression, and we have the only bottles available in the USA at this special pricing today
James Suckling 93 points! Lots of sliced-lime, mineral and lemon-zest aromas and flavors. Medium to full body with a creamy texture and lots of fruit. Zingy at the end. Some flint and mineral in the finish. Drink or hold.
Vinous (Eric Guido) 93 points! " The 2021 Sauvignon Zuc di Volpe wafts up with an earthy mix of young peach and nectarine complicated by savory herbs. This is silky yet racy and savory to the core, with citrus-tinged orchard fruits and a salty inner sensation that I find wildly attractive. It finishes wickedly fresh with a mentholated feel and cooling mineral tones, leaving the palate perfectly reset for another sip. The 2021 is absolutely gorgeous. (Drink between 2023 - 2027)
2021 Volpe Pasini Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon Zuc di Volpe
2021 Volpe Pasini Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon Zuc di Volpe
We have special pricing on this beautiful Sauvignon Blanc we just tasted yesterday. This was a big surprise and was absolutely delicious. The 2021 Volpe Pasini Sauvignon "Zuc di Volpe" is the estate's top white wine, produced only in the best vintages from a historic parcel of Sauvignon Blanc located in the heart of Friuli Colli Orientali, near Togliano. Volpe Pasini was founded in 1596 and is one of the region's oldest wineries, renowned for its precision winemaking and commitment to varietal expression—the winery farms 52 hectares, with a focus on white varietals. Under the direction of winemaker Lorenzo Landi and owner Emilio Rotolo, the style is clean, focused, and terroir-driven. The Zuc di Volpe vineyard is situated on marl and sandstone soils at a higher elevation, which promotes slow ripening and preserves acidity. The wine undergoes stainless steel fermentation, with no oak added to maintain purity and aromatic definition. The 2022 vintage presented ideal growing conditions, characterized by a dry and balanced season with cool nights, which yielded wines of freshness, depth, and aromatic clarity. This is a sharp, mineral-edged Sauvignon Blanc, exhibiting layered aromas of orchard fruit, citrus zest, wildflowers, and a hint of wild herbs. The palate is energetic and laser-focused, with outstanding acidity that we expect from Sauvignon Blanc, but with a bit more ripeness of fruit, creating a beautiful dynamic and with so much tension. This is a unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc, yet with the varietal characteristics that keep it familiar, making it perfect for fans of both the Loire, domestic, and Southern Hemisphere Sauvignon Blanc, and ideal for warmer weather. This is in a beautiful spot to enjoy now, and paired with seafood or shellfish, it will be a rock star. It's a benchmark bottle of Italian Sauvignon Blanc, with a single-site expression, and we have the only bottles available in the USA at this special pricing today
James Suckling 93 points! Lots of sliced-lime, mineral and lemon-zest aromas and flavors. Medium to full body with a creamy texture and lots of fruit. Zingy at the end. Some flint and mineral in the finish. Drink or hold.
Vinous (Eric Guido) 93 points! " The 2021 Sauvignon Zuc di Volpe wafts up with an earthy mix of young peach and nectarine complicated by savory herbs. This is silky yet racy and savory to the core, with citrus-tinged orchard fruits and a salty inner sensation that I find wildly attractive. It finishes wickedly fresh with a mentholated feel and cooling mineral tones, leaving the palate perfectly reset for another sip. The 2021 is absolutely gorgeous. (Drink between 2023 - 2027)
