Production area: south-southeast-facing hillside vineyards in Kurtatsch (400 - 700 m a.s.l.), south-southwest-facing hilly sites in Völser Aicha (600 - 700 m a.s.l.). Soil: chalk gravel moraine soil in Kurtatsch; sandy slate in Völs (Unteraicha).
Yield: 45 - 55 hl per hectare.
Vinification: after 6 - 8 hours of maceration of the grapes, fermentation at a constant temperature of 20°C in stainless steel tanks; maturation on the fine lees for 6 months; 50% fermented and aged in large oak casks on the lees.
Description: brilliant yellow with green reflections in colour, this Sauvignon blanc presents its nice bouquet of flintstone, elderflower, gooseberry, sage and mint. A minerally, elegant wine, nicely salty on the tongue with a juicy finish.
Matching: a suitable aperitif and an especially good accompaniment to asparagus, grilled vegetable, fish, goat cheese.
Serving temperature: 10 - 12°C.
Ageing potential: 6 - 8 years.
Bottle to: 0,75 liters.
Allergens: wine can contain sulphites.
Producer: Tiefenbrunner Winery The Tiefenbrunner family is fully committed to the wine-growing tradition since 1848. Today Christof and his wife Sabine stand behind the name Castel Turmhof winery. Their aim is to blend the traditions of many years with new and innovative developments. Thus, the preservation of the character of the grape varieties, and of the high quality of the grapes themselves, remain the basic principle of the work in the vineyards and the cellars. Altogether 25 hectares of vines are owned and cultivated by the Tiefenbrunner family. They also purchase grapes from surrounding vineyards with a total cultivated area of 40 hectares. The average annual production is 750,000 bottles, of which 70% are white wines and the remainder red.
In its youth, it is still wild. Once the stage of maturity for consumption has been reached, however, it becomes truly enthralling, with delicate mountain apple and lemon balm. The bouquet is unobtrusive, evoking the delicate fragrance of the flowers that sprout from crevices above the tree line. A careful passage through wood lends the wine a suppler...
The fresh, very fruity wine with its stone fruit notes such as peach and apricot, also has slight notes of botrytis and is reminiscent of ice-candy. What makes him very valuable is his long finish.Bottle to: 750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Grigio from certified organic grapes from vineyards that are farmed according to biodynamic methods of viticulture (Demeter certification).
Very aromatic, opulent, uplifted varietal aroma paired with pronounced mineral notes and elegant oak spice. Clean, grapey, full-bodied flavour, quite soft and creamy, refined and with a fresh...
The fine and intense bouquet recalls ripe aromatic apples and white flowers and gives off a slight note of flint. On the palate the wine is fresh and tasty with an appetizing and mineral acidity. Striking for the long and fruity taste persistence. To fully develop its potential it is advisable to open it a few hours before.Bottle to: 750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75...
Grape varierty: 100% Gewuerztraminer
Fresh flavour, floral, slightly reminscent of ripe tropical fruit, with elegant citrus notes. Fresh and lively acidity with a pleasing bitter finish.Bottle to: 0,75 Lt.
The smell offers a rich and colorful bouquet of tropical fruits, flint and elderflower. Pleasantly fresh and lively notes of citrus and lemon balm. Its taste seduces and convinces with its mineral character that characterizes it. The fruity yet velvety aromas make it refined and elegant. Pleasant mineral reverberation. Bottle to: 750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt.
