COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Cellers Avgvstvs Forvm
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The NVDE Sauvignon Blanc from Cellers Avgvstvs Forvm, a 2020 vintage from Catalonia, Spain, is a white wine produced under a 'Sin Denominación de Origen' classification. The 'NVDE' (pronounced 'Nude') label signifies a philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming for the purest expression of the vineyard and the Sauvignon Blanc grape. Cellers Avgvstvs Forvm is a family-owned winery located in the Baix Penedès region, drawing its name from the ancient Roman road, Via Augusta, that runs through their property. The winery focuses on microvinifications of both native and international grape varieties and is also known for its production of vinegars. This particular wine is described as being for the curious, designed to be distinctive and memorable. The 2020 vintage is noted for its potential to develop candied aromas with age in the bottle. The wine is organic and vegan certified.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
NVDE is pronounced 'Nude', reflecting the wine's minimal intervention approach.
Fact 02
The winery is named after the ancient Roman Via Augusta.
Fact 03
Cellers Avgvstvs Forvm also produces acclaimed vinegars.
Fact 04
This wine is certified organic and vegan.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The NVDE Sauvignon Blanc is produced using a philosophy of minimal intervention in both viticulture and vinification. This approach aims to allow the vineyard and the Sauvignon Blanc grape to express themselves in their purest form. The wine is aged in concrete, a technique that helps maintain its freshness and primary fruit characteristics. Notably, the wine is described as developing candied aromas with extended aging in the bottle. The producer, Cellers Avgvstvs Forvm, emphasizes microvinifications and explores both native and international grape varieties. The wine holds organic and vegan certifications.
