Erste e Neue
Puntay Sauvignon 2023
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation for 7 months in large wooden barrels. |
- Origin: 2023, Alto Adige DOC Caldaro, vineyards at 400-550 metres on limestone soils
- Grape variety and characteristics: Organic still Sauvignon Blanc, 13.5% vol, residual sugar 2 g/l
- Vinification: cold maceration for 12-24 hours, partial spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: 7 months in large wooden barrels for smoothness, structure and a persistent finish
- Profile: notes of elderflower, currant and grapefruit; ideal with fish, asparagus and goat's cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Puntay Sauvignon by Erste+Neue is an organic white wine made from Sauvignon 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 full-bodied and smooth wine with a fine texture. The lively acidity imparts freshness and leads to a persistent finish. It pairs perfectly with fish dishes, asparagus and goat's cheese, and also boasts excellent ageing potential.
Where it comes from
This 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 Guyot system. The temperate Alpine climate enhances the freshness of the grapes, ensuring impeccable balance. The gravelly soil, with a high limestone content, is essential for giving the wine verticality and remarkable persistence, fully highlighting the distinctive characteristics of its terroir.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a cold maceration 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 indigenous yeasts. The wine completes its journey by maturing for seven months in large wooden barrels, a crucial stage for integrating the structure and achieving a velvety texture, resulting in a clean, harmonious and balanced sip.
History and Curiosities
The 2023 vintage of Erste Neue Puntay Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC comes from vineyards located between 400 and 550 metres above sea level, on the calcareous soils of Caldaro. This fine organic 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 ageing potential estimated between one and ten years.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
95/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 400.000
- Hectares: 60
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| Name | Erste Neue Puntay Sauvignon 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic 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 | Erste e Neue |
| Story | History and Curiosities The 2023 vintage of Erste Neue Puntay Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC comes from vineyards located between 400 and 550 metres above sea level, on the calcareous soils of Caldaro. This fine organic 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 ageing potential estimated between one and ten years. |
| Origin | Caldaro (BZ) |
| Climate | Temperate alpine |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soil |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hl/ha |
| Fermentation | 7 months |
| Production technique | Cold maceration followed by partial spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large wooden barrels |
| Wine making | Cold maceration for 12-24 hours. Fermentation and maturation for 7 months in large wooden barrels. |
| Aging | Fermentation and maturation for 7 months in large wooden barrels. |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |