Falkenstein (Franz Pratzner)
Riesling Alte Rebe 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Valle Venosta Riesling |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation in large acacia wood barrels for 10 months and in steel barrels for 5 months, then ageing in bottle for 18 months. |
- Origin and variety: 100% Riesling, Alto Adige DOC Val Venosta designation, 2022 harvest
- Maturation: 10 months in large acacia barrels, 5 months in stainless steel, 18 months in bottle
- Aromas: mandarin and citrus with pronounced mineral notes of flint from slate soils
- Taste profile: dry and crisp, lively acidity, residual sugar 0.6 g/L, alcohol content 13%
- Pairings and temperature: ideal with white fish, poultry, flavourful cheeses; serve at 10–12 °C
Description
What kind of wine is it
Riesling Alte Rebe from Falkenstein is a still, semi-aromatic white wine that faithfully reflects the character of the Alto Adige Val Venosta region. Made entirely from Riesling grapes, it offers an elegant and distinctly mineral flavour profile. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of mandarin and citrus, enriched by deep notes of flint. On the palate, it is crisp and pleasantly dry, delivering a lively and balanced sip. Thanks to its vibrant freshness, this wine perfectly enhances dishes based on white fish, delicate meats such as poultry, and platters of flavourful cheeses.
Where does it come from
This white wine originates in the mountainous landscape of the Val Venosta, in Alto Adige. The grapes come from a small plot above the Falkenstein estate, home to the winery's oldest vines, cultivated using a fully organic and sustainable approach. These vineyards are rooted in slate soil, a geological feature that imparts a clear mineral imprint to the wine. The unique characteristics of the region are directly and authentically reflected in the wine's purity and savoury character.
How is it produced
Production begins with fermentation and a ten-month maturation in large acacia wood barrels, chosen to provide structure while preserving the aromas. This is followed by five months of ageing in stainless steel, ideal for maintaining the clarity of the fruity aromas. The process concludes with bottle ageing for eighteen months, a stage that perfectly harmonises freshness and savouriness. This meticulous cellar work ensures the wine has excellent ageing potential, allowing it to evolve elegantly for several years.
History and Curiosities
Born in the splendid Venosta Valley, Falkenstein Riesling Alte Rebe comes from the estate's most historic plot, where the oldest vines, around 30-35 years old, sink their roots into slate-rich soils. The Pratzner family, led by Franz and Magdalena, produces this elegant white wine through meticulous organic and sustainable farming. Since 1995, the winery has expressed the authenticity of the mountain terroir with fermentations in acacia barrels, offering a profound sip with a vibrant mineral imprint of flint and fresh citrus notes.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1995
- Oenologist: Magdalena e Franz Pratzner
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 12
A dream that does not come by chance: it is in fact here that in the past Schiava grapes were pressed for the family Inn. There are mentions of the Falkenstein wine region and the vineyard dating back to the 12th century, and the Pratzner family can celebrate more than two hundred years of existence.
A traditional outlook and attention to detail. These are words full of meaning for the Pratzner family. The constant daily activities are based on manual work, with the machines only there to provide support. Since 2003, all the wines are vinified in the new cellar. White wines age in large acacia wood casks in the cellar carved into the rock.
Wine is the reflection of the winemaker, and of the passion and philosophy with which the vine is treated. At the Falkenstein winery, we want to continue to produce naturally and to respect the environment. We remain faithful to our intergenerational motto: live in close contact with nature and appreciate it, but never underestimate it. Read more
| Name | Falkenstein Riesling Alte Rebe 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Falkenstein (Franz Pratzner) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the splendid Venosta Valley, Falkenstein Riesling Alte Rebe comes from the estate's most historic plot, where the oldest vines, around 30-35 years old, sink their roots into slate-rich soils. The Pratzner family, led by Franz and Magdalena, produces this elegant white wine through meticulous organic and sustainable farming. Since 1995, the winery has expressed the authenticity of the mountain terroir with fermentations in acacia barrels, offering a profound sip with a vibrant mineral imprint of flint and fresh citrus notes. |
| Origin | Alto Adige, Valle Venosta (Vinschgau), Italy |
| Soil composition | Slate |
| Plants per hectare | 9000 - 12500 |
| Fermentation | 10 months in large acacia wood barrels and 5 months in stainless steel tanks |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maturation in large acacia wood barrels (10 months) and in stainless steel tanks (5 months), then ageing in bottle (18 months) |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maturation in large acacia wood barrels for 10 months and in steel tanks for 5 months, then ageing in bottle for 18 months. |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation in large acacia wood barrels for 10 months and in steel barrels for 5 months, then ageing in bottle for 18 months. |
| Total acidity | 6.76 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.6 gr/L |
| Year production | 90000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |