Quintessenz Pinot Bianco DOC 2022

Vintage

The winter months of 2022 were markedly poor in precipitation. Only April brought significant rain and replenished the groundwater somewhat. May was one of the warmest on record and gave a strong boost to vegetation. The entire summer was marked by drought and was reminiscent of the summers of 2003 and 2015. The ripening of the grapes progressed rapidly and already on August 24 the first grapes were delivered to the winery. As the autumn also brought hardly any precipitation, the grape harvest went smoothly and excellent grapes were harvested. As early as mid-October, the grape harvest came to an end.

Tasting notes

– bright golden yellow with hints of green
– multifaceted bouquet with crisp fruit notes and herby nuaces; fresh yellow apple, honeydew melon, dried camomile and fine graphite notes
– harmonious on the palate with salty finish, creamy texture and crispy acidity; powerful and elegant finish

Recommendation

This wine pairs well with fish soup, herbs risotto, fried fish but also with grilled poultry.

Vinification

Extremely prolonged pressing of the grapes in their entirety, spontaneous fermentation of the unfiltered juice in the large casks (500 l), 10 months maturing in the wood on fine lees with bâtonnage.

Vineyard

The vineyards lie in St. Nikolaus at 550-600 m a.s.l. facing East; the soil is mostly limestone with glacial fans and Dolomite‘rock slabs. The terrain is loose and well aerated and it ranges from neutral to alkaline.