Eisacktaler Müller Thurgau Sass Rigais 2022 - 12% vol. Nössing Manfred Winery

Description: 
At first sight, beautiful straw yellow, slightly lighter at the edge of the glass. Intense and aromatic on the nose, with notes of fresh white flowers and fresh mountain and meadow herbs and slight hints of apple. On the palate it is fresh and tasty and very well-balanced reminiscent of apricot, tangerine, bergamot and some mint. A fine and persistent wine with an excellent finish. 

Grape varierty: 
Müller Thurgau - South Tyrolean Valle Isarco DOC. 

The breeder and namesake of the Müller Thurgau variety, Hermann Müller, carried out the crossing in Geisenheim in 1882. The variety name was not created until 1913, after Müller came from Thurgau and later worked at the Swiss Experimental Station in Wädenswil. The true parents only came to light through genetic analysis. Not Silvaner but the table grape Madeleine Royale were the crossing partners with White Riesling. 

Production area: 
The steep vineyards of the Valle Isarco mostly extend between 500 and 900 metres above sea level. In general, the area is warm during the day and cold at night and is characterised by sandy and mineral soils; however, the microclimate varies from vineyard to vineyard. This makes it possible to produce unique, fine and fresh wines. 

Vinification: 
After de-stemming and soft pressing, the grapes ferment partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in acacia barrels at a controlled temperature of 16 to 18°C. The wine then remains on the fine lees for 5 months before being bottled. 

Food pairing: 
Excellent with fish dishes, especially raw fish and sushi. 

Serving temperature: 
8 - 10°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 8 years. 

Bottle size: 
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt. 

Allergens: 
contains sulphites. 

Producer: 
Manni Nössing, an idealistic and stubborn winegrower, grew up in a family that owned a farm called 'Hoandlhof'. Situated on a hill that magnificently overlooks the city of Brixen, it originally subsisted on cattle breeding. This is its history. 

In 1999, the vineyard was planted. Although wine cooperatives and large wine cellars had a long tradition in the Eisack Valley, Manni Nössing decided to vinify his grapes independently, aiming from the outset to bring out the origin and character in his bottles, as well as an independent style and a distinct identity. 

He was soon nicknamed 'the rebel'. In 2003, he launched his first Kerner onto the market, which immediately won the Tre Bicchieri award from the leading Italian wine guide. Since then, the success has never stopped. On an area of six hectares, he now produces Sylvaner, Riesling, Veltliner, Müller Thurgau and an excellent Kerner, which for years has earned him the nickname 'Mr Kerner' in Italy and abroad. 

Manni Nössing 
Via dei Vigneti 66 
39042 Bressanone 
info@manninossing.it 
www.manninossing.it