Pinot Blanc Sanct Valentin 2023 - 14% vol. S. Michele/Appiano Winery

Description: 
Colour: Golden yellow with glints of green. Nose: Soft aromas of apple, melon and vanilla. Taste: Velvety, fresh and elegant, concentrated. Minimum yield from carefully selected vineyards speak to the fact that a lively, powerful top wine is pressed from the long underrated grape. Aged in wood, it is captivating as a result of its power and richness on the one hand, and because of its clarity and mineral finesse on the other. Its longevity is a compliment to its extraordinary quality. 

Grape variety: 
Pinot Blanc. (ital. Pinot Bianco, germ. Weissburgunder) - South Tyrol DOC 

Production area: 
Selected vineyards in Eppan/Berg (450 - 600 m). Exposure: South-southeast. Soil: Limestone gravel with clay. 

Vinification: 
Fermentation, malolactic fermentation and development of a portion (50%) on the lees in barrique-tonneaux. The remainder is vinified in large oak barrels. After nearly a year, the two wines are combined and mature together in steel tanks for another six months. 

Food pairing: 
an exclusive accompaniment, ideal for fish dishes such as tuna carpaccio, octopus on potato and olive tartare, or seafood dishes such as grilled scampi. It also goes well with asparagus, white meats, and regional dishes such as Schlutzkrapfen (stuffed crescent rolls) or spinach dumplings. 

Serving temperature: 
8 - 10°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 8 years. 

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

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