{"product_id":"erste-neue-puntay-sauvignon-2023","title":"Erste Neue Puntay Sauvignon 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePuntay Sauvignon by Erste+Neue is an organic white wine made from \u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. Characterised by a pale straw yellow colour, it displays a clear and clean aromatic profile. On the nose, notes of elderflower, exotic fruits, currant and grapefruit stand out, enriched by hints of paprika. On the palate, it is a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied and smooth wine\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fine texture. The lively acidity imparts freshness and leads to a persistent finish. It pairs perfectly with fish dishes, asparagus and \u003cstrong\u003egoat's cheese\u003c\/strong\u003e, and also boasts excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in South Tyrol, in the area around Lake Caldaro. The vineyards are located on hillsides, between 400 and 550 metres above sea level, and are cultivated using the \u003cstrong\u003eGuyot system\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003etemperate Alpine climate\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the freshness of the grapes, ensuring impeccable balance. The gravelly soil, with a high \u003cstrong\u003elimestone content\u003c\/strong\u003e, is essential for giving the wine verticality and remarkable persistence, fully highlighting the distinctive characteristics of its terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with a \u003cstrong\u003ecold maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes for 12-24 hours, an ideal process for gently extracting the aromatic components. This is followed by a partially spontaneous fermentation, initiated with the use of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. The wine completes its journey by maturing for seven months in \u003cstrong\u003elarge wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial stage for integrating the structure and achieving a velvety texture, resulting in a clean, harmonious and balanced sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage of \u003cstrong\u003eErste Neue Puntay Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e Alto Adige DOC comes from vineyards located between 400 and 550 metres above sea level, on the calcareous soils of Caldaro. This fine \u003cstrong\u003eorganic\u003c\/strong\u003e wine is the result of cold maceration and partially spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by seven months of maturation in large wooden barrels. Awarded 91 points by James Suckling and 95 by Luca Maroni, it offers a soft and full-bodied sip on the palate, also boasting an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e estimated between one and ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Erste e Neue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46345464971435,"sku":"60838","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/erste-neue-puntay-sauvignon-2023_60838_1_124bbd71-a74b-40c9-9729-94241f6a9b1e.webp?v=1774455430","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/erste-neue-puntay-sauvignon-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}