Appius WC 2020 - 13,5% vol. S. Michele/Appiano Winery

Description: 
Colour: Brilliant straw-yellow colour with glints of green. Nose: Aromas of tropical fruits, paired with gooseberry, elderberry and toasted vanilla. Taste: Creamy, soft, fresh, mineral, concentrated and complex. Fully ripe grapes, low yield guaranteed by 25-to-35-year-old vines and meticulous work in the vineyards and at the winery: these are the ingredients that set this extraordinary cuvée apart. APPIUS steals the show with its elegance fusing with the complexity of ripe fruit and minerality that is creamy to the touch. This inviting cuvée bears the signature of Hans Terzer, and promises fantastic flavours even after many years. 

Grape variety: 
52% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Grigio, 15% Pinot Bianco, 13% Sauvignon Blanc - South Tyrol DOC 

Production area: 
Selected vineyards in Appiano. Exposure: Southeast/southwest. Soil: Limestone gravel and moraine. 

Vinification: 
Fermentation, partly malolactic fermentation and aging on the lees in barriques-tonneaux. Assembly is carried out nearly one year later, followed by another three years of maturation and refinement in stainless steel tanks. 

Food pairing: 
Appius is an excellent accompaniment to gourmet cuisine: it pairs well with oysters, crustaceans and fish (in all its variations) as well as with mushroom dishes and truffle specialties; it’s also lovely with any cuisine that has an Asian twist. This versatile wine harmonizes extremely well with spicy dishes, especially those made with rabbit, guinea hen or wild fowl, and is also wonderful with mature cheeses, whether hard or soft. 

Serving temperature: 
8 - 10°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 10 years. 

Bottle to: 
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt. with an elegant wood case. 

Allergens: 
wine can contain sulphites. 

Producer: 
San Michele Appiano Winery 
With the founding of the Cantina Produttori San Michele Appiano in 1907, an eventful success story began, and today the name stands for great wines and extraordinary quality. The 330 members of the cooperative winery work their vineyards in harmony with nature, and the secret to their success is the combination of decades of experience and constantly striving for perfection. The unique terroir, the respectful dealing with the grapes, and careful processing guarantee unique wines filled with character. In particular, the vineyards in and around Appiano offer the ideal conditions for varieties such as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Yellow Muscat, and Pinot Noir. 
But for well-structures red wines, outstanding small vineyards are found at lower elevations and along the Wine Route. The mild and sunny climate forms the basis for the unique quality of the wines. 

Cantina produttori San Michele Appiano 
Via Circonvallazione 17 - 19 
IT - 39057 Appiano sulla strada del Vino (BZ) 
office@stmichael.it 
www.stmichael.it