San Michele Appiano
Sanct Valentin Pinot Grigio 2023
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Pinot Grigio |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in barriques for 11 months |
- Identity: Pinot Grigio Sanct Valentin 2023, 0.75 l, 14% vol, Alto Adige DOC
- Grapes and region: 100% Pinot Grigio from Appiano Monte, Alpine microclimate
- Ageing: Fermentation in barrique, malolactic fermentation completed, 11 months on the lees
- Tasting notes: Hints of vanilla, apple and pear; creamy, smoky flavour, persistent finish
- Recognition: 94 points James Suckling; suitable for fish soups and white meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Sanct Valentin Pinot Grigio from San Michele Appiano presents itself as a white wine with an intense straw-yellow colour. Careful ageing on the lees gives it a velvety texture, supported by excellent freshness and a solid body. The bouquet reveals clear notes of apple and ripe pear, enhanced by elegant vanilla nuances. On the palate, it is deep and balanced, with a harmonious sip that culminates in a persistent finish. This pronounced personality makes it ideal for accompanying fish soups and white meats.
Where it comes from
The Pinot Grigio grapes grow in the vineyards of Appiano Monte, in the heart of South Tyrol. The local microclimate provides an ideal environment for viticulture, ensuring excellent aromatic concentration in the grapes. Vineyard work follows the principles of sustainable production, with full respect for the plant. This mountainous habitat gives the fruit a marked freshness, enhancing the wine's solid structure and guaranteeing a high ageing potential.
How it is produced
The winemaking process begins with a rigorous selection of the best bunches. Alcoholic fermentation and subsequent malolactic fermentation take place entirely in small oak barrels. The wine then undergoes eleven months of ageing on the lees in the same barrels. This careful process enriches its taste volume, enhancing the delicate fruity component and giving the sip a creamy consistency, framed by pleasant smoky and toasted notes.
History and Curiosities
The Sanct Valentin Pinot Grigio, created in 1986 as the flagship of the San Michele Appiano winery, is a true oenological masterpiece. Crafted by Hans Terzer with grapes from Appiano Monte, it ferments and patiently matures on the lees in barriques for eleven months. This artisanal care bestows a seductive, velvety texture, enhanced by elegant vanilla and toasted notes. Awarded an impressive 94 points by James Suckling, this wine boasts magnificent ageing potential and stands as a genuine symbol of Alto Adige's winemaking vocation.
Awards
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2023
94/100
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.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1907
- Oenologist: Hans Terzer
- Bottles produced: 2.800.000
- Hectares: 390
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| Name | San Michele Appiano Sanct Valentin Pinot Grigio 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | San Michele Appiano |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Sanct Valentin Pinot Grigio, created in 1986 as the flagship of the San Michele Appiano winery, is a true oenological masterpiece. Crafted by Hans Terzer with grapes from Appiano Monte, it ferments and patiently matures on the lees in barriques for eleven months. This artisanal care bestows a seductive, velvety texture, enhanced by elegant vanilla and toasted notes. Awarded an impressive 94 points by James Suckling, this wine boasts magnificent ageing potential and stands as a genuine symbol of Alto Adige's winemaking vocation. |
| Origin | Vineyards of Appiano Monte, South Tyrol |
| Cultivation system | 80% Guyot, 20% Pergola |
| Production technique | Fermentation and malolactic fermentation in barrique; ageing on the lees in barrique for 11 months |
| Wine making | Fermentation and malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing on the lees in barriques for 11 months. |
| Aging | Ageing on the lees in barriques for 11 months |
| Total acidity | 4.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.1 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |