Cabert Sauvignon Blanc

Pairs with: Wild asparagus and goat cheese frittata, pan-seared sea bass with lemon-caper butter, fresh pasta tossed in ramp or basil pesto, vegetable quiche, or a platter of fresh crostini with ricotta and herbs.

Good for: Offering an elegant, restrained Northern Italian alternative to high-intensity Marlborough or California Sauvignon Blancs; pairing effortlessly with tricky-to-match green spring vegetables and herb-driven pasta dishes; or serving a crisp, highly acclaimed white with genuine stony, cool-climate character.

Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

I am from: Friuli DOC / Friuli Grave, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy (Sourced from estate-tended vineyards in Bertiolo, planted in stony, mineral-rich alluvial plains between the Venetian Alps and the Adriatic Sea).

The Story: Founded in 1960 as Cantina di Bertiolo, Cabert is a benchmark producer nestled in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, a northern Italian region celebrated worldwide for crafting structured, aromatic white wines. The estate’s name is closely tied to the historic landowning families and noble villas of the region, carrying forward a legacy grounded in meticulous vineyard management "from pruning to glass."

The vineyards rest in the classic alluvial plains of Friuli Grave, where ancient riverways deposited deep beds of limestone-rich gravel and pebbles. This unique, heat-retaining stony terroir, combined with dramatic diurnal temperature swings caused by cold alpine winds meeting humid Adriatic sea breezes, slows grape ripening to build extraordinary aromatic complexity while locking in crisp natural acidity. In the cellar, the winemaking team focuses on temperature-controlled stainless steel vinification without oak intervention, preserving the raw, unadulterated fruit purity and flinty mineral backbone of the site.

Why You'll Love Me: It is a brilliantly poised, aromatic, and savory white that trades aggressive pungency for refined Italian restraint—weaving bright stone fruit together with an inviting herbal complexity. In the glass, it shines a clear, pale straw-yellow with shimmering greenish reflections. The nose opens with a refined bouquet of passion fruit, white peach, and grapefruit zest, seamlessly layered over distinct top notes of fresh sage, crushed tomato leaf, and a subtle touch of green pepper. On the palate, it strikes a harmonious balance; a lively, mouth-filling stream of citrus and tropical fruit is held upright by a driving beam of mountain acidity and a smooth, savory texture. Clean, elegant, and endlessly drinkable, it glides into a long, mineral-driven finish marked by a trailing touch of lemon pith and a persistent, stone-dust snap.