Nose
The Pinot Bianco „Kristallberg“ is a wine of great minerality. Presenting a bouquet of fruity aromas with fresh pears and white stone fruits, as well as spicy notes with green walnuts and smoky and mineral aromas in the background
Palate
Elegant on the palate, but with juicy freshness, youthful vitality and stirring acidity, this partially barrel-fermented wine is an exciting new addition.
Growing Conditions
Spring 2020, with its beautiful weather and warm temperatures, with spring flowers in the garden and thick blankets of fresh snow on the mountains, has led to a relatively early development of the vines, which has levelled off with the cooler temperatures in June. After a warm mid-summer, the harvest began in the first days of September. Autumn was characterized by warm days and cool nights but also by some erratic weather, with the careful cultivation of the vineyards in early summer making itself felt. The 2020 vintage has produced wines of great Alto Adige typicity: The young white wines are characterized by fresh liveliness and clear aromatic expression, the red wines show very good structure and straightforward, fine fruit.
Harvest
Handpicked
Winemaking
Gentle pressing, followed by a static clarification through must refrigeration. Fermentation partially takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 20°C. 40% ferments in medium oak casks of 25 hl each, 20% in French barrique barrels, the remaining part in stainless steel and matures there for another five months. Assemblage takes place in summer the following year.
Aging
40% ferments in medium oak casks of 25 hl each, 20% in French barrique barrels, the remaining part in stainless steel and matures there for another five months
Appearance
Clear, fresh straw yellow
Food Pairing
To combine with hearty first courses, white meats, poultry dishes or fresh cheese
