Sauvignon
Alto Adige DOC
150 years ago, Archduke Johann of Austria brought this variety to South Tyrol. In the meantime this variety is homelike in the whole region.
2023
14,1% vol
8-10°C
Gambero Rosso Vintage 2023 2 Bicchieri
Sauvignon Selection by CMB Vintage 2023 Silver
Luca Maroni Vintage 2023 95 Points
Kerin O’Keefe Vintage 2023 92 Points
Falstaff Vintage 2023 90 Points
Wine Enthusiast Vintage 2021 92 Points
Bibenda Vintage 2021 3 Grappoli
Epulae Vintage 2021 Anfora d’Oro 96,4 Points
Luca Maroni Vintage 2021 95 Points
Origin
The Sauvignon is the youngest offspring in our cellars. It was planted in the year 2001 by one of our best winegrowers in Missiano near Appiano and in 2003 the first grapes came to the winery.
Vinification
The control of the fermentation temperature is even more important for Sauvignon than it is for most of the other varieties, as well as avoiding malolactic fermentation and oxidation processes. After fermentation at 19°C, the Sauvignon maturates in stainless steel tanks.
Description
It is well known that Appiano is very suitable for the cultivation of Sauvignon. Our Sauvignon is characterised by sapidity, freshness, the fine aromaticity and its typical notes of paprika and elder. The Sauvignon is good as an aperitif, with not too heavy starters and most fish dishes. Sauvignon combined with asparagus is a speciality in the region. Therefore the Sauvignon is also called “Spargelwein” (Wine for Asparagus).
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It grows on the sunny, often steep slopes above the impressive ravine of the Isarco river.
Its aroma is captivating and at the same time dry, making this wine unique.