The Picol Sauvignon Blanc is part of the Lidl Italian Wine Cellar Sale which begins on Monday July 23rd 2018. Collio is a region in the northeast of Italy.   It has the official designation of Collio DOC (Denominazione di origine controllata) and is known for white wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and of course Sauvignon Blanc. (Note: wine sample sent for review)

Priced at €9.99 its an affordable Sauvignon Blanc that is unlikely to offend even the snootiest of wine lovers.  A pale lemon to straw colour the wine is perfectly fresh and crisp.  Its high in acidity and gives you that mouth-watering feel that leads immediately to topping up the glass.

The accompany notes declare Elderflower, I however did not manage to pick it out in either taste or smell.  What I did get, as is common with Sauvignon is green fruit like apple and gooseberry. Also hints of grass and grapefruit.  Its long finish was pleasant and enticing and overall it’s a very enjoyable wine.

I rarely forward plan enough to think about what food I will pair my wine with. To be honest, on many occasions I pair it with a large bag of crisps (I suspect I’m not the only one) and just sit back and relax.  This one would however go nicely with some fish dishes and soft cheese.