Nose
Fruity notes of pears and candied fruits.
Palate
The eloquent, harmonious body emphasizes its dry, full-bodied taste and round finish.
Growing Conditions
- Elevation of vineyards: 210 to 600 m.a.s.l.
- Hillside vineyards in Kurtatsch/Cortaccia - chalk gravel moraine soil
- Valley floor locations near Margreid - sandy alluvial soil
Harvest
The grapes are harvested by hand.
Winemaking
Temperature-controlled fermentation at 68 °F (20 °C) for 10 days in concrete vats is followed by a four-month aging of the assemblage on the fine lees prior to bottling.
Aging
- 10 days fermentation
- 4 months in concrete vats
Appearance
Pale yellow to sandy.
Food Pairing
Light starters, fish, South Tyrolean specialities.