Borgo Conventi Collio DOC Sauvignon Blanc 750ml
Description
Straw yellow in color, it displays lively greenish shades. On the nose it is vibrant and very complex. The aromas of green pepper, tomato leaf and hard peach perfectly compliment the floral scents, the mineral note of flint, and the slight hints of clary sage. This wine is elegant, has a good backbone and a long aromatic finish.
Features
Sustainable
Producer Description
Borgo Conventi estate was founded in 1975 in Friuli's Collio Goriziano DOC and owns 100 acres in the best growing areas of Collio and Isonzo.The name Collio is derived from the Italian word colli, which means hillsides and aptly describes the rolling terrain of the region. Borgo Conventi's name means 'small group of convents' and was inspired by the Dominican monasteries that dotted the local landscape between the 14th and 16th centuries The philosophy of the winery has been to produce wines distinguished by elegance over opulence, wines made in the vineyard to uniquely express their Collio origins. Each bottle tells a story of quality, tradition and passion.
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