Sophie MANINCOR 750ml 2018
Grape varieties: Chardonnay 96%, Viognier 4%<br />Site and soil: Half of the grapes come from TerlanLiebenAich and half from Kaltern Mazzon. LiebenAich is a warm, west-facing slope at 300 m above sea level. Chardonnay<br />and Sauvignon are grown here on loamy sandy soil interspersed with porphyry weathered rock.Chardonnay and Viognier on Mazzon form our steepest vineyard, the so-<br />called Leiten with up to 100% slope. Exposed to the south-west at an altitude of 350 -400 m above sea level, with calcareous, loamy loess soil, this steep slope offers a very<br />special micro-climate.<br /><br />Vinification: The destemmed grapes remained in the press for four hours to extract the aroma and structure from the skins. The pressing process was very slow and gentle,<br />because finesse is our highest maxim. Fermentation took place in wooden barrels of various sizes, spontaneously with the grape's own yeasts. During the nine months of<br />ageing on the fine lees, the aroma and flavour refined.<br />Bottling: 19,200bottles were filled in June 2020.<br />Data:<br />Residual sugar: 1.1g/l<br />Alcohol: 13,5% Vol.<br />Acidity: malolactic fermentation 6,7g/l<br /><br />Description and drinking suggestions: Bright yellow in the glass. The aroma is fruity of apricots, oranges, acacia and lime blossom on the nose, mineral of wet stone in the<br />depth. Dense and powerful on the palate, yet delicate with a long-lasting minerality. Optimal drinking maturity from autumn 2020 until the end of 2027.<br />Serving temperature: 8 -10°C, for optimal drinking pleasure decant this complex white wine and serve in Burgundy glasses.<br />Goes well with shellfish, poultry and strong fish dishes. It also goes particularly well with aromatic cheese.<br />
Price
€42.80
