San Michele Appiano
Appius 2020
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 55% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | Blending after almost a year and further ageing on the lees for three years in stainless steel vats. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Product name | Appius 2020 |
| Color | Straw yellow with greenish reflections. |
| Perfume | Multi-layered complex bouquet with exotic fruit notes such as pineapple, papaya, and passion fruit, but also reminiscent of Williams pears and apples together with light floral notes. |
| Taste | Dense and creamy on the palate with mineral acidity and a never-ending finish. |
| Pairings | It pairs well with savoury fish dishes such as Turbot or Monkfish, spicy seafood risotto, wildfowl, and delicate veal dishes. |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Appius 2020 by San Michele Appiano, a still white from Alto Adige. A complex wine, the result of a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Grigio, it embodies the passion and experience of a historic winery founded in 1907. Complex, with notes of exotic fruits such as pineapple, papaya, and passion fruit, as well as hints of Williams pear, apple, and floral notes. Straw yellow with greenish highlights. Dense and creamy, it is accompanied by a pleasant minerality and a long finish. A wine distinguished by its elegance and complexity, perfect for pairing with refined dishes.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1907
- Oenologist: Hans Terzer
- Bottles produced: 2.800.000
- Hectares: 390
The surrounding soils offer exceptional characteristics for the cultivation of unique wines. Harvest after harvest, passion has become culture. Read more
| Name | San Michele Appiano Appius 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 55% Chardonnay, 25% Sauvignon, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | San Michele Appiano |
| Origin | Eppan (Bolzano/Bozen) |
| Climate | Exposure: South-East and South-West. |
| Soil composition | Limestone gravel and moraine. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 3,500 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | End of September – early October. |
| Wine making | Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation and ageing in barriques/tonneaux. |
| Aging | Blending after almost a year and further ageing on the lees for three years in stainless steel vats. |
| Total acidity | 5.4 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |