Străbun Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Străbun Sauvignon Blanc 2024 begins with hand-harvested grapes, rapidly chilled, followed by approximately eight hours of skin-contact maceration in the press under inert gas—designed to capture varietal aromatics without harsh extraction. The clarified must then ferments slowly in stainless steel at low temperatures, using selected yeasts to highlight primary aromas. The resulting profile is beautifully defined: citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green fruit, freshly cut grass, and a subtle mineral touch. On the palate, it is dry and precise, with well-shaped acidity and a clean finish—crafted to be enjoyed young, within the first years after harvest.
The grapes for Străbun Sauvignon Blanc 2024 come exclusively from our own vineyards and are hand-harvested into small crates, starting in the first hours of the morning, to preserve freshness and berry integrity through to arrival at the winery. The Sauvignon Blanc parcels are monitored closely to achieve a fine balance between sugar concentration, naturally high acidity, and impeccable phytosanitary condition—essential foundations for a vibrant, impeccably fresh style.
After destemming, the must is transferred directly to the press, where it undergoes skin contact for approximately eight hours in a reductive environment, protected under a blanket of inert gas. This is followed by a slow pneumatic press at moderate pressures, to obtain the finest juice fractions and preserve as faithfully as possible the signature profile of green fruit and citrus. The must is then cold-settled by gravity until a clear fraction is obtained, and racked into stainless-steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. Fermentation takes place at low, controlled temperature, with selected yeasts chosen to enhance primary aromas, and is carried through to complete dryness, with careful attention to the alcohol–acidity balance.
At the end of fermentation, the wine is kept for a few months on fine lees, with gentle bâtonnage tailored to each tank, to build volume, texture, and an added touch of creaminess—without weighing the wine down. Tartrate and protein stabilization are carried out with a minimally invasive approach, followed by light filtration and bottling at the winery. The result is a dry Sauvignon Blanc that is clean and precise, with an intense aromatic profile, a structure beautifully supported by acidity, and a vibrant style crafted to be enjoyed young, in the first years after harvest.
Light straw yellow with green reflections. Clear, with a lively brilliance.
Grapefruit, lemon, nettle, fresh herbs, a hint of flint. Straightforward, without artifice.
Fresh on the palate, with a supple frame. High acidity, yet well integrated. Clean, saline, mineral finish.
A tonic, precise Sauvignon Blanc with citrus, herbs, and minerality. A dry, food-friendly white—made for fish and seafood.
Laboratory: Protect Consult SRL, Bucharest
Report no. 7565 dated 14.02.2025