The 2017 Collio Sauvignon offers an easy and stripped-down expression of the fragrant grape from a warm vintage. The bouquet shows ample notes of tropical fruit, peach and passion fruit with green notes of tangy herb and white licorice. Production is generous with 45,000 bottles made.

Melon, peach, passion fruit and yellow rose open the nose of this fragrant Sauvignon from northeast Italy. The wine is compact and fresh, with a tangy lemon aftertaste that would work well with fresh seafood or sushi.——M.L.(3/1/2012)—— 88

This fabulous Sauvignon shows amazing aromatic intensity. Young and crisp, the wine offers exotic fruit, lemongrass, and chopped basil, then finishes zesty and crisp finish.——M.L.(8/1/2009)—— 88

The estate’s 2007 Sauvignon reveals good varietal definition in a perfumed, layered style. There is good density and length to the fruit, along with pretty notes of mint and flowers that linger on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2011. Importer: Dalla Terra, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 259-5405