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.