Girlan
Sauvignon Flora 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | On fine lees in stainless steel tanks and large oak casks without malolactic fermentation for 8 months; followed by bottle ageing. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Identity: Alto Adige DOC, 100% Sauvignon Blanc, vintage 2023, 0.75 l, 14% vol
- Aromas: Notes of nettle and elderflower, citrus and white fruit, light smoky nuances
- Taste: Freshness and precision, pronounced minerality and lively acidity, very long persistence
- Ageing: 8 months on fine lees in steel and oak, without malolactic fermentation
- Pairings: Ideal with fish, seafood, risottos, asparagus, white meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Flora Sauvignon is a still white wine produced in Alto Adige by the Girlan winery. This Sauvignon Blanc stands out for its fresh and precise profile, releasing clear aromas of nettle and elderflower, enriched by citrus nuances and notes of white-fleshed fruit. On the palate, it is taut and dynamic, supported by a pronounced minerality and a brilliant acidic liveliness that balances the elegant structure, leading to a clean and remarkably persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Alto Adige from vineyards located between Cornaiano, Monticolo and the Monte di Appiano. The vines grow at around five hundred metres above sea level, benefiting from an Alpine-Mediterranean climate that ensures ideal temperature variations. The heterogeneous soils, composed of clay, limestone and gravel, give the grapes the distinct mineral imprint and tension typical of the area. The Girlan winery brings together the commitment of numerous winegrowers who, under the guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, cultivate these slopes, enhancing the unique characteristics of the region.
How it is produced
The Sauvignon Blanc bunches are harvested by hand and undergo a brief maceration followed by gentle pressing. After the natural settling of the must, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Maturation continues for eight months on fine lees, divided between steel and large oak barrels, without malolactic fermentation to preserve the natural freshness of the fruit. The process concludes with bottle ageing, which perfects its overall balance.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1923 within a historic farmhouse, Cantina Girlan brings together the genuine passion of two hundred families of winegrowers who cultivate 230 hectares of vineyards in South Tyrol. Among the ancient vaults of the cellar, which ensure optimal preservation, and the use of cutting-edge techniques under the guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, the excellent Flora Sauvignon 2023 comes to life. This elegant wine from Cornaiano is multi-award-winning, with an exceptional 95 points awarded by James Suckling and Luca Maroni.
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
95/100
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
92/100
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: 1923
- Oenologist: Gerhard Kofler
- Bottles produced: 1.350.000
- Hectares: 220
Today, about 200 greatly committed and motivated winegrowers and their families farm an area covering about 230 hectares of vineyards in the best production areas of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina. Our enologist, Gerhard Kofler, keeps in close personal contact with the winegrowers and provides his professional advice during the growing season. This beneficial exchange of expertise sets the foundations for producing highest quality wines. The wines are among the most awarded in the region and available in more than 40 countries worldwide. Read more
| Name | Girlan Sauvignon Flora 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Girlan |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1923 within a historic farmhouse, Cantina Girlan brings together the genuine passion of two hundred families of winegrowers who cultivate 230 hectares of vineyards in South Tyrol. Among the ancient vaults of the cellar, which ensure optimal preservation, and the use of cutting-edge techniques under the guidance of oenologist Gerhard Kofler, the excellent Flora Sauvignon 2023 comes to life. This elegant wine from Cornaiano is multi-award-winning, with an exceptional 95 points awarded by James Suckling and Luca Maroni. |
| Origin | Cornaiano, Monticolo e Monte di Appiano |
| Climate | Cool mountain climate with Alpine-Mediterranean influence |
| Soil composition | Clay, limestone, gravel |
| Production technique | Short maceration followed by whole-bunch pressing; natural settling of the must; temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; ageing for 8 months on fine lees in stainless steel and large oak barrels; without malolactic fermentation; subsequent bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Brief maceration followed by whole cluster pressing; the must settles by natural sedimentation; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature; ageing for 8 months on fine lees in stainless steel and large oak casks, without malolactic fermentation, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Aging | On fine lees in stainless steel tanks and large oak casks without malolactic fermentation for 8 months; followed by bottle ageing. |
| Total acidity | 6.5 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.3 gr/L |
| Year production | 1350000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |