Ritterhof
Lenz Bianco 2025
| Denomination | VdT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Uve Bianche |
| Aging | Maturation exclusively in stainless steel tanks |
- White grape blend: White grapes, Müller-Thurgau and Moscato Giallo
- Aromas: apple blossom, meadow herbs, citrus and ripe tropical fruit
- Palate: juicy and smooth, lively acidity; finish with a slightly bitter note
- Vinification: fermentation at 20°C and ageing exclusively in stainless steel for a clean profile
- Serving temperature and pairings: 8–10°C, suitable for starters, risottos and white-fleshed fish
Description
Wine style
Ritterhof's Lenz Bianco is a still white wine with a fresh and elegant profile, an authentic expression of the South Tyrol region and the Vigneti delle Dolomiti denomination. It is created as a harmonious blend of white grapes, skilfully combining Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, and Yellow Muscat, aged in steel to enhance a crisp fragrance of apple blossoms, citrus fruits, meadow herbs, and hints of ripe tropical fruit. On the palate, it reveals a juicy and rounded mouthful, guided by a lively acidity that supports its light body. The tasting concludes with a persistent finish, enriched by a delicate and well-balanced hint of bitterness.
Origin
This wine comes to life among the sunny hills of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina, within the territory of the Vigneti delle Dolomiti denomination. The vines take root in clayey and gravelly soils, at an altitude between 250 and 450 metres. The characteristic alpine climate of this mountain ecosystem is ideal for the development of white grape varieties. These territorial conditions give the grapes a distinct aromatic liveliness, ensuring a perfect balance between structure and a pleasantly vibrant freshness in the glass.
Production
The production process involves a strict separate vinification for each variety from the moment they enter the Ritterhof winery. After a short maceration, the grapes undergo soft pressing, followed by clarification of the must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature and a constant 20 °C. The maturation phase continues exclusively in steel, a specific technical choice designed to enhance olfactory purity and preserve the flavour definition of the original fruit.
History and curiosities
The Ritterhof Lenz Bianco is a true ode to spring, a meaning encapsulated in its very name.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1967
- Oenologist: Hannes Bernard
- Bottles produced: 330.000
- Hectares: 40
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| Name | Ritterhof Lenz Bianco 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | VdT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Uve Bianche |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Ritterhof |
| Story | History and curiosities The Ritterhof Lenz Bianco is a true ode to spring, a meaning encapsulated in its very name. |
| Origin | Sunny hills of the Oltradige and Bassa Atesina (Vineyards of the Dolomites, South Tyrol) |
| Climate | Alpine (mountain) climate |
| Soil composition | Clay and gravel soils |
| Fermentation temperature | 20°C |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | The individual varieties are processed separately upon arrival at the winery; after a short maceration, the grapes are gently pressed, the must is clarified and then fermented separately in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 20 °C. Maturation takes place exclusively in stainless steel, and bottling is carried out under a protective atmosphere (nitrogen). |
| Aging | Maturation exclusively in stainless steel tanks |
| Total acidity | 6.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 7.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |