2012 Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Sauvignon – Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy – Northern Italian Purity with Alpine Precision

From the hills of Friuli’s Collio DOC, Marco Felluga’s Sauvignon is a revelation—structured, aromatic, and clean. The 2012 vintage shows that Friulian whites have aging legs too, with layers of citrus peel, flint, and wild herbs emerging with time.

This isn’t grassy New World Sauvignon—it’s alpine and stony, with fine acidity and a dry, polished finish. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged on lees, giving it precision and length. Elegant without shouting.

Tasting Notes:
White grapefruit, sage, jasmine, green melon, crushed stone.

Food Pairing:
Fennel salad, linguine with clams, asparagus risotto, or goat cheese tart.

Accolades:
91 pts Wine Spectator; awarded “Best Friulian Sauvignon” by Gambero Rosso.

Vineyard & Terroir:
From hillside vineyards in Collio with marl and sandstone soils known as “ponca.” Cool mountain breezes and excellent drainage.

Why We Like It:
It’s Sauvignon Blanc dressed in Italian tailoring. Crisp, composed, and deeply satisfying.