Erste e Neue
Sauvignon 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged for about 4 months in stainless steel tanks, also on fine lees. |
- DOC Origin: Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC from Caldaro, Alpine area on porphyry soil
- Varietal aromas: notes of elderflower, nettle, tomato leaf and exotic fruit
- Fresh taste: fruity, mineral and savoury character, with lively and persistent acidity
- Vinification in steel: low temperature fermentation and 4 months ageing on fine lees
- Serving and pairings: temperature of 8–10 °C, ideal with asparagus, starters and vegetarian dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Classic Sauvignon by Erste+Neue is a still white wine that faithfully expresses the identity of the grape variety. Produced in the South Tyrol region, it presents a bright straw yellow colour, enhanced by elegant greenish highlights. On the nose, it offers a clear bouquet, characterised by elderflower notes, nettle, tomato leaf and hints of exotic fruit. On the palate, it is pleasantly fruity, supported by pronounced minerality and a vibrant acidity that define its great liveliness.
Where it comes from
The Sauvignon grapes grow in the picturesque mountain landscape of Caldaro, a prime area for quality viticulture. The temperate Alpine climate ensures optimal conditions, encouraging the aromatic development of the grapes and preserving their natural freshness. The vines take root in a gravelly porphyry soil, a geological component that gives the wine a strong mineral character and a distinct savouriness. Cultivated using pergola and Guyot systems, the vineyards benefit from a pedoclimatic context that enhances the grape variety's characteristics.
How it is produced
The winemaking process is aimed at protecting the fragrant primary aromas, avoiding oxidation of the must. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in steel tanks, followed by ageing on fine lees for about four months. This process gives the wine structure and aromatic precision, while maintaining its freshness. Ideal to serve between 8 and 10 °C, it pairs perfectly with tasty starters, vegetarian dishes and, in particular, asparagus-based dishes.
History and Curiosities
The Sauvignon 2025 from the Erste+Neue Classic Line expresses the authenticity of the mountainous territory of Caldaro. This refined Alto Adige DOC benefits from a temperate alpine climate and porphyritic soils, which impart a pronounced minerality. The delicate fermentation in stainless steel at low temperature preserves its aromatic purity, while ageing on fine lees for four months enhances its fresh vegetal notes. Ready to enjoy without the need for decanting, it offers the palate a pleasantly fruity sip, accompanied by a lively, refreshing acidity.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Thomas Scarizuola
- Bottles produced: 400.000
- Hectares: 60
ERSTE+NEUE has been exploring new avenues for more than a century, combining Alto Adige wine culture and tradition with innovation. Throughout this journey, we have dared quite a few first ascents and in doing so have written Alto Adige wine history.
Created in 1986 as a result of the merger of Erste Kellerei (1900) and Neue Kellerei (1925) followed in 2016 by the future-oriented alliance with Cantina Kaltern. Today ERSTE+NEUE stands for top alpine wines, pressed in harmony with nature using not only the latest technology but also drawing on the experience and love of experimentation demonstated by previous generations. inery that was rich in both tradition and renown. The clue is in the name: the tried and tested is upheld, while there is an openness to innovation. Each individual bottle is proof of this philosophy.
ERSTE+NEUE has held the FAIR’N GREEN international seal for sustainable viticulture since 2018. This certification supports us not only in making sustainability goals objectively measurable but also in achieving them. The goals of FAIR’N GREEN are also close to our hearts: environmental protection, natural viticulture, promotion of biodiversity and the protection of natural resources. In addition, fair pay, social commitment and social responsibility are required. At the end of the day, the preservation and promotion of the cultural landscape are also important to us. In this way, those who love our alpine wines can enjoy excellent products that have been produced under responsible conditions for both people and nature. Read more
| Name | Erste Neue Sauvignon 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Erste e Neue |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Sauvignon 2025 from the Erste+Neue Classic Line expresses the authenticity of the mountainous territory of Caldaro. This refined Alto Adige DOC benefits from a temperate alpine climate and porphyritic soils, which impart a pronounced minerality. The delicate fermentation in stainless steel at low temperature preserves its aromatic purity, while ageing on fine lees for four months enhances its fresh vegetal notes. Ready to enjoy without the need for decanting, it offers the palate a pleasantly fruity sip, accompanied by a lively, refreshing acidity. |
| Origin | Caldaro (BZ) |
| Climate | Temperate alpine |
| Soil composition | Gravelly soil (porphyry). |
| Cultivation system | Pergola/Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 75 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel at low, controlled temperature under protection from oxygen; maturation for about 4 months in stainless steel tanks, also on fine lees. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel at low/controlled temperature, protected from oxygen, with gentle handling of the grapes to preserve the typical vegetal aromas; ageing for about 4 months in stainless steel tanks, also on fine lees. |
| Aging | Aged for about 4 months in stainless steel tanks, also on fine lees. |
| Total acidity | 6.4 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |