Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Sauvignon Blanc, Producer
Mezzacorona, founded in 1904, is one of Italy’s most respected wine cooperatives, based in the mountainous region of Trentino in northern Italy. Castel Firmian is a flagship label under Mezzacorona, known for combining precision viticulture with traditional craftsmanship. The winery emphasises sustainable practices and meticulous vineyard management, showcasing the purity and typicity of each grape variety it works with. Castel Firmian Sauvignon Blanc is a prime example of the house style – clean, expressive, and elegantly restrained – designed to reflect the cool Alpine terroir from which it hails.
Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Sauvignon Blanc, Terroir & Winemaking
The Sauvignon Blanc grapes are grown along the foothills of the Dolomites, where crisp mountain air, dramatic day-night temperature swings, and alluvial soils contribute to the variety’s vibrancy and aromatic clarity. Trentino’s cool climate is essential for preserving freshness and acidity in white wines, and it’s particularly favourable for Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are harvested at optimum ripeness and undergo a gentle pressing before being fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The result is a wine that retains its vivid aromatics and zesty structure, with no oak influence to obscure the clarity of fruit and minerality.
Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Sauvignon Blanc, Tasting Notes
This Sauvignon Blanc opens with lively aromas of gooseberry, elderflower, and green apple, layered with hints of grapefruit zest and crushed herbs. On the palate, it’s crisp and refreshing, with citrus and white peach flavours balanced by a subtle flinty undertone. The finish is clean, slightly saline, and brisk – leaving a lingering impression of Alpine purity. Its focused acidity and herbal lift make it especially dynamic, with a linear, elegant structure that’s both refreshing and nuanced.
Food pairing suggestion: Vietnamese rice paper rolls filled with fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables, and lemongrass tofu or prawns.
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