Description:
Colour: Straw yellow with a green shimmer. Nose: Clean fruity notes of apple, apricot and pear. Taste: Lively and balanced with a fruit-incised creaminess.
Grape variety:
Pinot blanc - South Tyrol DOC
Production area:
Vineyards at Schulthaus, above Moos Castle, in Eppan/Berg (540 to 620m). Exposure: Southeast. Soil: Limestone gravel with clay.
Vinification:
The majority (75%) is fermented in stainless-steel tanks and the remainder in oak barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation. The two wines are combined in February.
Matching:
A premium aperitif and summer wine, it is also quite versatile when it comes to food pairing: it goes well not only with seafood and fish but also with delicate dishes made with wild fowl. It is especially recommended as an accompaniment to South Tyrolean Schlutzkrapfen.
Serving temperature:
8 - 10°C.
Ageing potential:
more than 5 years.
Bottle to:
1500 ml - 150 cl - 1,5 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
