Nose
Fruity aroma of ripe fruit and notes of smoky vanilla.
Palate
Strong, mineral, buttery and full-bodied.
Growing Conditions
Sites: Premium selected vineyards in the municipality of Appiano (450–550m)
Exposure: Southeast, southwest
Soil: Sandy limestone gravel (or calcareous gravel soils)
Training System: Guyot
Harvest
Early to mid of September; harvest and selection of grapes by hand.
Winemaking
Fermentation, malolactic fermentation and development on the lees in
barrique-tonneaux. Assemblage takes place after almost a year, followed
by at least eight months of further maturation in concrete barrels.
Appearance
Straw yellow with a light green luster.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with hearty dishes like fritto misto (fried seafood), porcini-mushroom
ravioli with cream sauce and risotto with Graukäse cheese and chili. It also goes
well with roasted chicken and „Wiener Schnitzel“.