Nose
Stimulatingly fruity - reminiscent of Williams pear, lychee and white melon - but also with a floral aroma, as one would expect from a freshly mown meadow of flowers, is how our Ruländer presents itself.
Palate
Finely balanced flavour components from spicy black tea aromas to exotic fruity nuances of melon and ripe grapefruit make the Pinot Grigio beautifully full-bodied and at the same time soft.
Growing Conditions
A mild winter with little snow was followed by a very dry and mild spring. Fortunately, this was followed by a cool and rainy May, so that the urgently needed water reserves could be replenished. The flowering of the vines was slightly delayed by cool temperatures in April and May.
In the warm summer months of June and July there was sufficient precipitation, which led to a slight increase in fungal pressure with peronospora and oidium. However, major losses in yield were avoided thanks to our long years of experience and professional handling. A hot spell in August briefly slowed the ripening of the grapes. Following abundant rainfall at the end of August, the weather remained stable in late summer and was very fine in the fall. The result was a good harvest, which began with the Sauvignon Blanc on September 4.
The 2023 vintage offers fresh, fruity wines with slightly lower levels of alcohol and can be classified as a good to very good vintage.
Winemaking
Manual harvest and selection of the grapes; gentle pressing and clarification of the must; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, aging on the lees in steel tanks for 5-7 months.
Appearance
Bright straw yellow colouring.
Food Pairing
With a South Tyrolean starter with bacon, Bündnerfleisch and venison salami, but also typically Italian Parma ham, dried tomatoes and olive pate; herb risotto, nettle gnocchi or beetroot dumplings; lightly truffled dishes; tender veal or fine grilled fish.
