Nose
Softly flowery with scents of fresh peaches and apricot
Palate
Elegant, dry, tempting, with a delicate and enticing acidity and a lively fullness
Growing Conditions
This Rhine Riesling thrives under fine microclimatic conditions and on sandy alluvial soils with calcareous gravels in the valley floor around Cortina s.s.d.v. Tender care of the vineyard and the well ventilated microclimate offer the best conditions for an optimal production of this varietal, so that an excellent quality of grapes can be guaranteed.
Harvest
Middle of September
Winemaking
The grapes are pressed and the stems are removed in the pneumatic tank press. Before being pressed, a 6 - 8 hour long cold maceration takes place in order to enhance the fruitiness of the wine. Afterwards, the grapes are gently pressed and clarified through the natural settling of sediments. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out with pure strains of yeast at a controlled temperature of 19 °C (66 °F).
Aging
Cellaring: 3 – 5 years
Appearance
Greenish-yellow to bright yellow
Food Pairing
Fish dishes, vegetables, and the whole range of appetizers