A boutique Umbrian estate near Orvieto. Its sloping vineyards sit on ancient sand-and-clay soils rich in fossilised marine shells, a geological signature that helps retain acidity and gives the wines their distinctive mineral line.

Orvieto hills

Slow low-temperature fermentation, regular bâtonnage and 12 months in lightly toasted 2,500-litre French oak.

Grapefruit, green apple and herbs; fresh, mineral and persistent with restrained oak texture.

Sea bass, herb-roasted chicken, asparagus or goat's cheese.

Large oak and fossil-rich soils create texture without turning Sauvignon into a heavily wooded wine.