# Masut da Rive Sauvignon

- **Producer:** Masut Da Rive
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc (70% French clones – 30% Italian clones)
- **Region:** Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** tomato leaf, sage, elderberry, tropical fruit, citrus fruit

## About this wine

Masut da Rive Sauvignon is a white still wine from the Isonzo del Friuli DOC in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, produced by Masut Da Rive. The wine is crafted from a blend of 70% French and 30% Italian Sauvignon Blanc clones. The Masut Da Rive estate is managed by the Gallo family, who have a long-standing tradition in viticulture dating back to the early 1900s. Their winemaking philosophy emphasizes respect for tradition, agricultural ethics, and the natural cycle of the grapevine, aiming for wines with strong territorial expression. The vineyards are located in the Isonzo valleys, an area known for its quality white wine production, with soils described as dry, warm, and of medium texture.

## Interesting facts

- The winery is named after the Gallo family's historical nickname.
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia is considered a top Italian region for white wines.
- The vineyards are on the same latitude as Burgundy, France.
- The wine uses a blend of French and Italian Sauvignon Blanc clones.

## Food pairing

The wine's pleasant acidity cuts through richer elements like butter or cheese, while its herbaceous notes complement green vegetables and herbs. The citrus and elderberry hints in the wine bridge well with seafood and lighter meats.

## Wine making process

The Masut da Rive Sauvignon begins with hand-harvested grapes that are destemmed and meticulously selected. A soft pressing is followed by a 12-hour cryomaceration (cold soak) to preserve delicate aromatics. The must is then decanted at a controlled temperature of 10-12°C. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures, after which the wine is aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks. This technique of aging on lees contributes to the wine's texture and complexity, while the use of both French and Italian Sauvignon Blanc clones adds to its unique profile.