Pungent gooseberry, dewy grass, fresh-squeezed lime juice. Crunchy green apple, crushed sea shell, white grapefruit. Magnificently intense and driving pulses of sour kiwi, lemon, and tart passion fruit writhe with incredible nerve and electricity while hints of acacia, ginger root, and morning rain highlight bursts of clean yet racy complexity. Impressions of fresh asparagus, shishito pepper, and green hay emerge to further bolster pronounced pyrazinic charm while elderflower, water lilies, and blooming spring flowers provide dainty wafts of high-toned fragrance. Earthy notes of broken gravel, ground sea salt, and calcareous rock impart powerful streaks of underlying stony minerality enhanced by subtle spicy suggestions of mustard seed and turmeric. Impressively deep, edgy, and vibrant on the tongue while spilling endless waves of palate-cleansing freshness; exhibiting perfect focus, needle-point precision, and lighting-like electricity that booms with lean and delicate power. Medium in body and supported by captivatingly high acidity. This 2013 "Ettaro" Sauvignon Riserva by Castello di Buttrio is an outstandingly gripping, compelling, and multidimensional white from Friuli Colli Orientali.

A noble variety native to the Bordeaux and Loire Valley regions of France, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world's most widely planted white wine grapes largely because it can succeed in a wide range of climates and soils. This bottling, crafted by Castello di Buttrio using Sauvignon Blanc sourced from their estate vineyards in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, showcases just how well this legendary grape can thrive in the cool northeastern corner of Italy. This dynamic wine absolutely trembles with immense energy and verve presented via electric citrus-led fruit, green natural tones, and absolutely outstanding minerality. Despite its age it is still incredibly youthful and bright, yet it also simultaneously manages to present a tremendously deep and layered flavor profile. This is a simply exceptional and unquestionably delicious creation.