Hofstatter
Barthenau Vigna S.Michele Pinot Bianco 2023
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Aging | Ageing in a combination of traditional wooden barrels (large oak casks and tonneaux) and modern concrete vats, with maturation on the fine lees for approximately 12 months (bâtonnage) followed by a further 6 months in bottle (12–15 months total in wood). |
- Name and details: Alto Adige Controlled Designation of Origin 2023, 100% Pinot Bianco, 13.5% alcohol
- Aromas: ripe pear, apple, white flowers, almond and toasted hazelnuts
- Flavour: silky texture, balanced freshness, minerality and a savoury finish
- Ageing: maturation in wood and concrete tanks, on fine lees with stirring
- Serving and pairings: serve at 8–10°C with fish, shellfish, poultry and cheeses
Description
What type of wine it is
Hofstätter's Barthenau Vigna S. Michele Pinot Bianco is a still white wine with a South Tyrolean controlled designation of origin, vinified and aged in barrels and concrete tanks. Produced from Pinot Blanc grapes, it reveals a deep aromatic profile, dominated by hints of ripe pear, apple, white flowers, and almond flour. On the palate, it offers a silky and enveloping texture, supported by a fruity core and well-integrated acidity that provides freshness. Delicate accents of toasted hazelnuts enrich the sip, culminating in a mineral and savoury finish of remarkable persistence.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the prestigious Vigna San Michele plot, located on the southern edge of the Mazon area. This high-hillside vineyard benefits from optimal sun exposure and the constant ventilation that characterises the slopes above the Adige River. The soil is distinguished by a clayey conglomerate with limestone and porphyry, rich in fine gravel and stones, fundamental elements for conveying tension and clarity to the wine. Hofstätter manages the rows with gentle pruning and cover crops, preserving a vegetative balance that enhances the natural vocation of the mountain terroir.
How it is produced
The vinification aims to preserve the integrity of the fruit through a short cold maceration and soft pressing. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in oak barrels and, partially, in steel tanks. Maturation involves careful ageing on fine lees, accompanied by regular stirring that provides body and structure. The resting period takes place in a balanced manner between the use of barrels and concrete tanks, concluding with a period of bottle ageing to ensure a long-lived and refined profile.
History and curiosities
Founded in 1907, the J. Hofstätter family estate has been passing down South Tyrolean winemaking excellence for five generations, distinguishing itself as a pioneer in the classification of single vineyards. Pinot Bianco Vigna San Michele is born from this deep territorial vocation, expressing the purest identity of its plot of origin. Under the guidance of Martin Foradori Hofstätter, the winery masterfully combines tradition and innovation through skillful ageing in wood and concrete, guaranteeing this wine extraordinary longevity and elegance.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1907
- Oenologist: Martin Foradori Hofstätter
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 50
We uphold the highest standards every single day. In the vineyard, this means nurturing our vines through gentle pruning and the use of cover crops to enhance their strength. In the wine cellar, innovation meets tradition, as we age our wines in both classic wooden barrels and modern concrete vats. Cutting-edge cellar technology also plays an essential role in ensuring the quality of our wines. Read more
| Name | J. Hofstatter Barthenau Vigna S.Michele Pinot Bianco 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Bianco |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Hofstatter |
| Story | History and curiosities Founded in 1907, the J. Hofstätter family estate has been passing down South Tyrolean winemaking excellence for five generations, distinguishing itself as a pioneer in the classification of single vineyards. Pinot Bianco Vigna San Michele is born from this deep territorial vocation, expressing the purest identity of its plot of origin. Under the guidance of Martin Foradori Hofstätter, the winery masterfully combines tradition and innovation through skillful ageing in wood and concrete, guaranteeing this wine extraordinary longevity and elegance. |
| Origin | South Tyrol (St Michael Vineyard, Barthenau, Mazon) |
| Soil composition | Clayey conglomerate with limestone, porphyry, fine gravel and high skeletal content |
| Production technique | Ageing in traditional wooden casks and modern concrete tanks |
| Wine making | Short cold maceration to enhance the fruit, gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation in large oak casks. Maturation on the fine lees for approximately 12 months in cask (with weekly bâtonnage), with part of the wine fermented and aged in tonneaux; possible partial use of stainless steel. Completion of ageing with approximately 6 months in bottle, with resting in concrete tanks as well as wood. |
| Aging | Ageing in a combination of traditional wooden barrels (large oak casks and tonneaux) and modern concrete vats, with maturation on the fine lees for approximately 12 months (bâtonnage) followed by a further 6 months in bottle (12–15 months total in wood). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |