Colterenzio
Colterenzio Sauvignon Blanc Lafoa 2023
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Only the part vinified in barriques is allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation. The final blend is made after the wine has aged for 8 months on its fine lees. Light filtering and bottling follows. |
Description
The area's hilly landscape gives this Sauvignon an unmistakable style, characterised by a delicate balance of fruit and acidity. Marked in its youth by a soft structure enlivened by particular turbulence, after several years of bottle ageing, Sauvignon blanc 'Lafóa' proves to be harmonious and balanced without losing its characteristic freshness.
Perfume
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1960
- Oenologist: Martin Lemayr
- Bottles produced: 1.900.000
- Hectares: 300
It was the 1980s, and South Tyrol was mainly a land of low-quality red wines. Raifer, himself a winegrower, recognised the potential of this land for its excellent wines. Taking advantage of the favourable terroir, the adequate size of the vineyard area and the expertise of the local winegrowers, he took the initiative. First, on his 'Lafòa' estate, a sun-kissed hillside, he replaced the Schiava vines with Cabernet Sauvignon vines and later with Sauvignon Blanc. He introduced an exceptional quality standard for wines of excellence, i.e. a smaller harvest quantity but with high-quality grapes. Thus a new dimension of quality began to take shape from his 'pilot' vineyards with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.
This philosophy was passed on to everyone, experimenting with creating quality groups with new varieties. To this day, members and employees of the winery consistently pursue this model, both in the vineyard and in the production of all wines.
At the heart of this project are now 300 winegrowers: members of the Colterenzio Winery who, with their families, work all year round in the vineyards to obtain fine grapes.
Our Chardonnay Altkirch 2022 won the best 'quality/price' award from Berebene, the Gambero Rosso guide, which rewards labels that are under 20 € on the shelf and worth tasting! This award honours our quality journey and proves that excellent wines do not have to be expensive! Read more
| Name | Colterenzio Sauvignon Blanc Lafoa 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Colterenzio |
| Origin | Girlan (Bolzano/Bozen) |
| Soil composition | It is a relatively dry area with sandy and gravelly soils of moraine origin. |
| Yield per hectare | 4,500 kg/hectare |
| Wine making | After a short maceration, the perfectly ripe grapes are pressed. The must ferments half in steel and the rest in barriques. |
| Aging | Only the part vinified in barriques is allowed to undergo malolactic fermentation. The final blend is made after the wine has aged for 8 months on its fine lees. Light filtering and bottling follows. |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.7 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |
