SAUVIGNON

Producer: Franco Terpin

Production Area: San Floriano del Collio(GO)-Friuli V.G.-Italy

Vintage: 2017

Grapes: Sauvignon 

Vinification: Fermentation on the skins for 10 davs with indigenous yeasts, without filtration

Aging: Aged for 3 years in wooden barrels and then steel before being sold.Then 3-4 years in bottle.

Alc.:15%vol.

Allergens: Contains sulfites 

Serving temperature: Serve at 12-14°C and let it breathe 15-20 minutes before tasting.

Pairings: Exceptional with seafood risotto or smoked fish appetizers, but it also works beautifully with aged cheeses, pumpkin ravioli, and more intense natural-cuisine dishes. 

Tasting Notes: Disorientating because not corresponding to the classic aromatic set of Sauvignon. 10 days of skin contact gives it structure - fresh and fleshy, velvety medium tannins, oriental, balsamic and resinous spices, with a mineral finish of dried flowers and aromatic herbs. Long and persistent, it closes with a beautiful savory, saline lift that cleanses the palate and keeps you coming back for more.

In the heart of the Collio region, specifically in San Floriano del Collio on the border between Italy and Slovenia, lies the Franco Terpin winery. Established in 1994, the estate was born from Franco and his family's deep-rooted passion for the land, driven by a commitment to express the unique identity of this exceptional viticultural area.

Terpin is widely recognized as a pioneer and master of natural winemaking and the production of orange wines in Italy. From the very beginning, the winery's philosophy has steered away from modern enological conventions, embracing a strictly artisanal, low-intervention approach both in the vineyards and the cellar.

In the Vineyard: The vines thrive on traditional ponca soils (marl and sandstone characteristic of Collio), farmed completely free of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or synthetic fertilizers. The management focuses entirely on respecting biodiversity and natural cycles, resulting in very low yields per hectare to ensure healthy, ripe, and concentrated grapes.

In the Cellar: Fermentation takes place spontaneously using indigenous yeasts only, with no filtration, fining, or added sulfites (or with minimal doses at bottling only when strictly necessary). The signature trait of Terpin’s wines is extended skin contact—even for white grape varieties like Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Pinot Grigio, and Chardonnay. This traditional technique imparts intense colors, remarkable structure, aromatic complexity, and extraordinary aging potential.

Franco Terpin's wines are a true reflection of the Collio terroir:deep, vibrant, complex, and possessing an unmistakable personality designed to captivate and tell an authentic story with every sip.