Features
Name:
Russiz Superiore Sauvignon Collio DOC 2020
Terrain:
Hilly, formed during the Eocene with an alternation of marls (silts and calcareous clays) and sandstones (cemented sands)
Cellar
The prestigious Marco Felluga and Russiz Superiore wineries are two realities of Collio that can be considered a true dynasty of winegrowers, who have been able to exploit the potential of certain grapes and territories with a vocation for vine-growing - which began in the second half of the 19th century, in Istria.
In the 1930s, after the First World War, Giovanni Felluga decided to move to Friuli, and more precisely to Collio. Marco, the penultimate of Giovanni's seven children, continued the family business and founded the winery of the same name in 1956. To him, trained from a young age at the prestigious school of oenology in Conegliano, we owe the path of innovation, quality and research.
The balance with which he managed to combine innovation and tradition made his company a point of reference for the entire territory. Today, continuing along the path of absolute quality he traced is his son Roberto, who represents the fifth generation and who now runs both estates: Marco Felluga in Gradisca d'Isonzo (Gorizia) and Russiz Superiore in Capriva del Friuli (Gorizia).
Description
Sauvignon Russiz Superiore is a white wine that combines depth and ease of drinking, yet another success from one of the most prestigious wineries in the Collio Friulano area. A centuries-old history links the Felluga family and Friuli Venezia Giulia, particularly when it comes to border lands such as Collio and Istria. Although the tradition of winemaking has always been ingrained in the family, the real qualitative leap came when Marco Felluga took over the reins of the winery in 1956, who, followed by subsequent generations, contributed to the attainment of international fame not only for the winery but also for Collio wine.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Straw yellow with green hues.
The nose denotes fantastic, intense and elegant vegetal and floral notes such as sage, fresh pepper, acacia flowers and grapefruit.
On the palate, freshness and savouriness combine beautifully. Structured and balanced, smooth with good extract, long finish.
Storage time:
2-3 years
Vinification
Approximately 15% of the must is fermented in oak barrels, the remainder in steel tanks.
Acknowledgements
2020 Luca Maroni 94/100
2019 Bibenda 
2019 Red Prawn 
