Pfitscher
Sauvignon Blanc Mathias Riserva 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 16 months in oak and steel barrels, then for several months in the bottle. |
| Other years | 2022 |
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Sauvignon Blanc Mathias Riserva by Pfitscher is a still white wine with the Alto Adige designation. Made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes and matured on the lees in oak barrels and steel tanks, it reveals a bright straw yellow colour in the glass. The bouquet expresses mineral notes of flint and a clear, clean fruit, while on the palate it is deep and precise, characterised by an extremely persistent finish. Its structure makes it ideal for pairing with fish dishes, shellfish, risottos and pork, boasting a remarkable ability to evolve over time.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Pinzon-Gebach production area, in the municipality of Montagna. The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are located at an altitude of five hundred metres, a privileged position that preserves the acidity and aromatic precision of the grapes. The wine's profile is shaped by soils rich in porphyry and calcareous sandy rock, which impart a distinct mineral character and a vertical, linear drinkability. The agronomic management allows for a wine that faithfully reflects the Alpine character of its place of origin.
How it is produced
Production begins with a six-hour maceration before pressing, aimed at extracting the maximum aromatic richness from the grape variety. The must ferments at a controlled temperature of 18°C, divided between small barrels and steel containers. Subsequently, the wine undergoes ageing on the lees for sixteen months in the same vessels, gaining breadth and consistency. Finally, bottle maturation allows it to achieve perfect gustatory balance before being released to the market.
History and Curiosities
The “Mathias” Riserva by Pfitscher embodies the excellence of Alto Adige DOC, celebrating a family winemaking tradition that has continued since 1861.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2023
89/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2023
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1861
- Oenologist: Hannes Pfitscher
- Bottles produced: 180.000
- Hectares: 25
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| Name | Pfitscher Sauvignon Blanc Mathias Riserva 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Pfitscher |
| Story | History and Curiosities The "Mathias" Riserva by Pfitscher embodies the excellence of Alto Adige DOC, celebrating a family winemaking tradition that has continued since 1861. |
| Origin | Pinzon-Gebach area in Montagna (BZ) |
| Climate | Altitude: 900 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Grey porphyry soils and calcareous sandy rock dust |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 °C |
| Production technique | Maceration for about six hours before pressing; temperature-controlled fermentation (18 °C) in small oak barrels and in steel tanks; ageing on the lees in oak barrels and steel tanks and subsequent ageing in the bottle |
| Wine making | After a maceration of about six hours before pressing, fermentation takes place for 70% in small oak barrels and for 30% in steel vats at a controlled temperature of 18°C. Aged on the lees for 16 months in oak barrels and steel vats, then for several months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 16 months in oak and steel barrels, then for several months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |