Sauvignon DOC 2023

Origin

Sauvignon Blanc was introduced to Alto Adige together with Sémillon at the end of the 19th century and - unlike Sémillon - has since become firmly established in the region.

Vintage

The 2023 winegrowing year was characterized by changeable weather and the resulting increased work in the vineyard. A snow-deficient winter and a warm March accelerated the start of vegetation. A typical April and a rainy May led to flowering close to the long-term average. June was unstable, with heat waves and drought. July brought a lot of rain coupled with some very hot days. Despite extreme temperature fluctuations in August, a golden autumn brought us a successful grape harvest with very good grape qualities overall.

Tasting notes

– light straw yellow
– vibrant freshness of elderberry and gooseberry, hints of exotic fruits
– clear and juicy palate of fruit, then mineral and crisp, the lingering is a dream of a fruit orchard

Recommendation

Spring vegetables like asparagus and artichokes- the Sauvignon citrusy works very well with these two, quite, tricky dishes. Smashing with steamed mussels.

Vinification

Destemming of late-harvested, but still perfectly sound grapes; 8-hour cold maceration, after which the grapes were pressed and underwent natural clarification; fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16°C; 4-month ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard

South- and east-sloping vineyards at an altitude of 300 – 450 meters above sea level. Loamy, chalky gravel, heat-retaining and well-drained soils.