Description
Still white wine from Trentino-Alto Adige, 13.5% ABV, produced by Niedrist Ignaz. 100% Sauvignon. 0.75L bottle, 2023 vintage. A Sauvignon Blanc born from the passion of a family with nearly 200 years of history in the world of wine. The grapes come from vineyards located between Appiano Monte and Cornaiano, with east and west exposure. Fermentation in stainless steel for approximately 14 days at 19-20°C, with selected yeasts on the estate, without malolactic fermentation. Aged in acacia barrels (11 hl) and stainless steel. Stabilization with winter chilling and light filtration before bottling. A wine that best expresses the characteristics of its terroir, with a perfect balance between freshness and complexity.
Pairings
Alto Adige had become part of Italy as a result of the Treaty of Versailles (1919) and Grandfather died young in 1922.
His wife Antonia managed to keep the farm alive during the troublesome years between the wars; she was forced to stop on-site wine production. Read more
| Name | Niedrist Ignaz Sauvignon Porphyr & Kalk 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Niedrist Ignaz |
| Origin | Appiano Monte and Cornaiano |
| Climate | Altitude: 450-600 m. a.s.l. Exposure: East, West. |
| Soil composition | Porphyry with acidic morainal deposits at Cornaiano and limestone at Appiano Monte. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000-7000 |
| Yield per hectare | 45-50 hl |
| Harvest | Mid-September. Manual harvest and selection. |
| Fermentation temperature | 19-20 °C |
| Fermentation | About 14 days. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel for approx. 14 days at 19-20 °C, selected in-house yeasts, no malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Maturation in acacia barrels (11 hl) and steel; stabilisation with winter chilling and light filtration before bottling. |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

