Alois Lageder
Casòn Bianco 2021
| Denomination | IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Petit Manseng, Viognier |
| Aging | Contact with the lees for several months; ageing on fine lees for 11 months in barrique, then further ageing in wooden barrels; bottle ageing for 1 year before sale. |
- Grape varieties and vintage: Viognier 70% and Petit Manseng 30%, harvested in 2021
- Production method: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in wooden barrels
- Extended ageing: 11 months on fine lees, followed by 1 year in bottle before release
- Aromatic profile: candied citrus, ripe fruit, vanilla, exotic spices and toasted notes
- Taste and serving: dry, full-bodied, savoury and fresh; serve at 10–12 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cason Bianco delle Dolomiti by Alois Lageder is a still white wine from Alto Adige, the result of a blend of Viognier and Petit Manseng. In the glass, it displays a bright golden yellow colour, introducing an intense bouquet where candied citrus fruits, ripe fruit, vanilla and exotic spices stand out, enhanced by toasted notes. On the palate, it reveals a vigorous and layered structure, characterised by pronounced savouriness and vibrant freshness. Its aromatic complexity and persistent finish make it ideal for pairing with seafood risottos, shellfish, white meats and soft cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the Bassa Atesina, in Alto Adige, from the vineyards of the Casòn Hirschprunn estate in Magrè. The vines, aged between twenty and sixty years, are cultivated at altitudes between 230 and 360 metres, strictly following the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture. The roots delve into a sandy and stony terroir, with a strong dolomitic limestone matrix and clay inclusions. This specific soil composition, combined with low yields, enhances the site's typicality, giving the wine a distinctive saline identity and a precise gustatory definition.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in barrels of various sizes. The wine matures for a long time, remaining in contact with the fine lees for about eleven months in barrels, then continues its evolution in other wooden containers. The blending of the individual components usually takes place a year and a half after the harvest, promoting a deep integration of aromas. A one-year bottle ageing precedes its release on the market, resulting in a carefully balanced harmony between softness and mineral drive.
History and Curiosities
Casòn Bianco Dolomiti IGT 2021 by Alois Lageder is an elegant expression of South Tyrolean biodynamic viticulture. Produced from the vineyards of Magrè, this refined cuvée combines the intensity of Viognier with the freshness of Petit Manseng. Spontaneous fermentation in wooden barrels and prolonged ageing on the lees give the wine a robust structure and a complex bouquet, rich in fruity notes, exotic spices and toasted hints. On the palate, it reveals a pronounced mineral savouriness, crowned by a long, persistent and harmonious finish.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1823
- Oenologist: Jo Pfisterer, Paola Tenaglia, Georg Meissner
- Bottles produced: 1.200.000
| Name | Alois Lageder Cason Bianco 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Petit Manseng, Viognier |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Alois Lageder |
| Story | History and Curiosities Casòn Bianco Dolomiti IGT 2021 by Alois Lageder is an elegant expression of South Tyrolean biodynamic viticulture. Produced from the vineyards of Magrè, this refined cuvée combines the intensity of Viognier with the freshness of Petit Manseng. Spontaneous fermentation in wooden barrels and prolonged ageing on the lees give the wine a robust structure and a complex bouquet, rich in fruity notes, exotic spices and toasted hints. On the palate, it reveals a pronounced mineral savouriness, crowned by a long, persistent and harmonious finish. |
| Origin | Vineyards of the Casòn Hirschprunn estate, in Magrè (Bolzano) |
| Soil composition | Sandy and stony soil with dolomitic limestone; calcareous and partly clay soils |
| Yield per hectare | 37 hl/ha |
| Harvest | 22 August - 12 September |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large and small wooden barrels, with contact on the lees for several months and ageing in bottle for 1 year |
| Wine making | Fermentation occurs spontaneously in large and small barrels; the wine remains in contact with the fermentation lees for several months until the blending of the individual components, usually about a year and a half after the harvest; aged in bottle for a year before release. |
| Aging | Contact with the lees for several months; ageing on fine lees for 11 months in barrique, then further ageing in wooden barrels; bottle ageing for 1 year before sale. |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |