Description
Alto Adige Sauvignon Turmhof 2016 Tiefenbrunner
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc 100%
The vineyards are located in the hamlet of Corona in the municipality of Cortaccia at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level, and with sun exposure to the south, south-east: the rest of the vineyards are in Aica di Fiè, 700 meters above sea level and facing south, south-west.
Soil: Limestone gravel from Corona morainic sediments; sand with medium silt content in Aica di Fiè.
Training system: Espalier with Guyot pruning, while the density per hectare varies from 6000 to 7000 plants.
The oldest plants are from 1992.
The yield per hectare varies from 45 to 55 hectoliters
Grapes, as soon as they arrive in the cellar, undergo a maceration of 6-8 hours. Then the must ferments in stainless steel containers at a temperature of 20 ° C.
50% of the mass refines for six months on the first yeasts in large oak, with a regular “batonnage”.
The remaining half continues its refinement in the same fermentation containers on fine yeasts.
Alto Adige Sauvignon Turmhof 2016 Tiefenbrunner
Straw yellow color.
The nose is firm and clear with typically herbaceous aromas. The classic tomato and hay leaves stand out. Follow the exotic fruits, such as pineapple and mango and some flowers between white and yellow. It has aromas of remarkable fineness as a whole, bringing elegance and class.
In the mouth it has substance, matter, yet it remains in the field of sharp wines. Balanced and voluminous with hardness in evidence and softness to keep pace. The sip fills and satisfies the palate. The aromas of the nose return and return for a long and persistent finish.
Every year always among the best, even for value for money.
