History, tradition and oenological passion. All this, and much more, can be found in a glass of Cantina Ratti's Piedmont DOC Sauvignon ‘I Cedri’. Its evocative name pays homage to the imposing cedars of Lebanon that stand near Villa Pattono, opposite the vineyards that produce the grapes for this Sauvignon, in a setting of rare beauty and history. Ratti's Piedmont DOC Sauvignon comes from a small vineyard of less than one hectare, where, thanks to special climatic and environmental conditions, the Sauvignon Blanc grape is able to express itself at its best, giving the wine freshness and complexity. Sauvignon Blanc, of French origin, is famous for its fresh and aromatic characteristics. Cantina Ratti has chosen to cultivate this variety alongside the traditional grape varieties of the region, making this Piedmont DOC Sauvignon the first white wine of their production. The grapes are harvested by hand in September, selecting only the best bunches. After gentle destemming and pressing, the must is transferred to steel containers where fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature. During the ageing phase, the wine remains in steel for over a year, with regular bâtonnage, giving the wine body and complexity. Finally, before reaching the market, the wine continues its maturation in the bottle. Straw yellow in colour, with greenish reflections denoting freshness, the nose of this wine is intense and delicate, with hints of white peach, grapefruit and a hint of green tomato leaf. In the mouth, it is savoury and full-bodied, with a nice complexity that makes it pleasant to enjoy even after several years of ageing. A surprisingly versatile Sauvignon, it goes well with a wide variety of dishes. Perfect with starters, light first courses, fish and white meat dishes. It also goes well with fresh cheeses and vegetarian dishes.