Nose
Exotic fruit, gooseberry, banana, hints of elderflower
Palate
Mineral, a racy acidity displaying finesse, elegance and length
Growing Conditions
Sites: the grapes come from carefully selected plots on the "Eppan Berg"
Soil: gravel above limestone
Training system: Guyot
Harvest
mid September
Winemaking
3 days cold maceration (skin contact), gentle pressing. Fermentation and aging in barrique / tonneau. Following 12 months in the wood, a further 18 months on the lees in steel tanks.
Appearance
Straw yellow with greenish reflections
Food Pairing
Hearty fish dishes, risotto variations, white meat