We have special pricing on this beautiful Sauvignon Blanc we just tasted yesterday. This was a big surprise and was absolutely delicious. The 2022 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, showing layered aromas of orchard fruit and citrus zest, wildflowers, and a touch 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! "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. Drink now."
Vinous (Eric Guido) 92 points! " The 2022 Sauvignon Zuc di Volpe blossoms slowly in the glass with a lovely blend of nectarine and wildflowers complicated by tangerine zest. This opens with a pretty inner sweetness as tart orchard fruits and ginger hints sweep across the palate. Residual acidity maintains a gorgeous balance as the 2022 finishes spicy and wickedly fresh, leaving the mouth watering for more. The combination of energy, vividly ripe fruit and power is stunning and promises many years of positive evolution."
2022 Volpe Pasini Friuli Colli Orientali Sauvignon Zuc di Volpe
2022 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 2022 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, showing layered aromas of orchard fruit and citrus zest, wildflowers, and a touch 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! "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. Drink now."
Vinous (Eric Guido) 92 points! " The 2022 Sauvignon Zuc di Volpe blossoms slowly in the glass with a lovely blend of nectarine and wildflowers complicated by tangerine zest. This opens with a pretty inner sweetness as tart orchard fruits and ginger hints sweep across the palate. Residual acidity maintains a gorgeous balance as the 2022 finishes spicy and wickedly fresh, leaving the mouth watering for more. The combination of energy, vividly ripe fruit and power is stunning and promises many years of positive evolution."
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