Nose

Aromatic fruity notes of ripe apple, apricot and hint of lemon, rounded off with honey and flint notes.

Palate

Elegant and soft, mineral with a crisp acidity. Long and persistent finish.

Growing Conditions

Caldaro, Preyhof, Prey: 550m above sea level
deep, humus-rich clay soil on calcareous gravel

Harvest

Manual harvest and selection of the grapes from the historic vineyards with the oldest vines.

Winemaking

Gentle pressing and pre-clarification by sedimentation. Fermentation under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks and in new French barriques with malolactic fermentation (20%).

Aging

12 months on the fine lees, bottling and further 6 month of ageing in the bottle.

Appearance

Brilliant and intense straw yellow colour.

Food Pairing

Ideal as an aperitif or with spicy rice and pasta dishes, grilled fish and meat, strong cheese.