Scarbolo, a third-generation family estate in Lauzacco near the Slovenian border, farms sustainable vineyards across Friuli's diverse Grave terroir of alluvial gravel and sand that impart intensity and minerality to whites. The 2021 Sauvignon reflects Friuli's cool-climate excellence, with Sauvignon Blanc thriving on these fast-draining soils to yield concentrated aromatics and structure.
Grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve primary fruit and herbaceous character, followed by brief lees contact for texture without oak influence, resulting in a pure, site-transparent expression of Friuli Sauvignon.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Explosive gooseberry, lime zest, elderflower, cut grass and passionfruit with a smoky gravel undertone.
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Palate: Juicy citrus and tropical notes balanced by zesty acidity, saline minerality and a touch of green apple.
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Finish: Clean, persistent and mouthwatering, echoing herbaceous lift and stone.
Awards and Accolades
There are no available critics' scores or published tasting notes yet specifically for Scarbolo Sauvignon Friuli DOC 2021 from major international critics. For context, Scarbolo's Sauvignon and other whites from recent vintages have earned consistent high-80s to low-90s scores from Falstaff and regional reviewers, praised for aromatic intensity, varietal purity and Friuli typicity; these refer to earlier vintages, not 2021.
Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 8–10°C in white wine glasses. Pairs with shellfish, goat cheese, asparagus, green salads or light seafood; best enjoyed young within 3–4 years for vibrancy.
Technical Details
Alcohol: around 12.5–13.5% ABV.
Residual Sugar: Dry.
Closure: Cork.
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