MERUS Sauvignon Blanc

Alto Adige

$ USD

Release Price

Drink Window

13.5%

ABV

3.18

pH

6.5

TA

1.1

RS

Nose

Nettle, elderflowers, sage and mint.

Palate

Elegant and harmonious, with a pleasant and juicy finish.

Growing Conditions

- Elevation of the vineyards: 220 - 650 m s.l.m.
- Hillside vineyards in Niclara, Penone and Cortaccia - Chalk gravel moraine soil

Harvest

The grapes are harvested by hand

Winemaking

Temperature-controlled fermentation at 64.5 °F (18 °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

Luminous yellow with green reflections.

Food Pairing

Aperitif, asparagus, grilled vegetables, fish, goat cheese.

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MERUS Sauvignon Blanc

Alto Adige

Release Price

Drink Window

ABV

pH

TA

RS

Nose

Palate

Growing Conditions

Harvest

Winemaking

Aging

Appearance

Food Pairing

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