Sauvignon Blanc - Dolfo 2024

Dolfo
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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Dolfo
Variety Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage 2024
Gradation 12.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Herbaceous notes, citrus, tropical fruit
Vinification method Controlled temperature fermentation
Type White wine
Color White
Serving temperature 8-10°C
Recommended consumption Young, within 1-2 years
Pairing Fish, appetizers, fresh cheeses
Dolfo's Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine that captivates with its liveliness and freshness, promising a rejuvenating taste experience. Originating from a renowned wine-producing region, this wine stands out due to the careful selection of Sauvignon Blanc grapes, known for their robustness and versatility.

With its straw yellow color touched by greenish hues, Dolfo's Sauvignon Blanc offers an intensely rich aromatic bouquet, marked by notes of tropical fruits such as passion fruit and mango, interspersed with herbaceous hints and a light floral touch of elderflower. The sense of smell is thus seduced by a complexity that heralds an equally fascinating taste experience.

On the palate, the liveliness of the acidity is perfectly balanced with a medium body that leads to a very pleasant drinking experience. The fruity notes blend with a refined minerality, typical of the terroir of origin, which gives the wine a distinctive character and significant taste persistence. The experience concludes with a clean and refreshing finish that invites another sip.

This Sauvignon Blanc is ideal as an aperitif, but it also pairs beautifully with fish dishes, seafood, and light salads. Its freshness makes it a perfect companion for a summer day, but its complexity is also suitable for more formal occasions.

The excellence of this wine is evident both immediately and in its aging potential, making it an excellent choice for wine lovers who appreciate sophistication and elegance.
The winery

Dolfo – Winery in Goriška Brda (Collio)

Discover the story and wines of Dolfo.

Family-run winery based in Ceglo (Goriška Brda / Collio), known for a range of white and red wines and a traditional-method sparkling wine produced from grapes grown on both sides of the Italy–Slovenia border.
Region: Goriška Brda (Collio)
Country: Slovenia (vigneti anche in Italia)
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir), Pinot Grigio (Sivi Pinot), Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Rumena Rebula (Ribolla Gialla), Malvazija (Malvasia), Sauvignonasse (Friulano)
Family-run winery operated by the Skočaj family under the DOLFO label. Vineyards with a reported total of 14 ha, spread across Slovenia and Italy. Estimated annual production: approximately 55,000 bottles. Production of white and red wines and a traditional-method sparkling wine. Characteristic "opoka" soil that influences the wines' sapidity.
Winery history
The winery bears the family nickname "Dolfo," and the estate's history is linked to the Skočaj family. The modern approach to production was established at the end of the 20th century, when wines labeled DOLFO first appeared on the market; the official page notes the appearance of DOLFO‑labelled bottles in 1989. Over the years the estate has expanded its vineyards and winemaking facilities in the Brda/Ceglo area.
Production philosophy
It favors manual vineyard care and cultivation practices that emphasize territorial quality; at the same time production is described as conventional, using natural organic fertilizers and paying careful attention to soil management and exposure.
Terroir and vineyards
It is located in Ceglo, in the Goriška Brda area, with vineyards that extend partly into Slovenia and partly into Italy. The local soils are characterized by the so-called "opoka", a calcareous/clayey sedimentary formation that contributes to the wines' sapidity; the vineyards are planted on terraces with sunny exposures and elevations in the area ranging from approximately 80 to 200 meters.
Awards and recognitions
Positive evaluations in specialized publications: for example, scores of up to approximately 91–92 points for some vintages in trade magazines and industry portals.

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