Südtiroler Weiß DOC Appius 750ml ST.MICHAEL 2013

Appius

2013

Also the IV. The fourth edition of APPIUS, Hans Terzer's dream wine, remains true to the principle of its creator: 'to give the best expression to the respective vintage
through selection and targeted vinification of excellent grape lots': 2013 was characterised by a relatively late harvest, which brought us fully ripe grapes with very pithy
acidity, beautiful fruit and intense aromatics. The Cuvee with a main share of Chardonnay, is combined with shares of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc. The
result: a multi-layered complex nose with exotic fruit notes such as: Pineapple, papaya, passion fruit, but also hints of Williams pear and apple as well as slightly floral
notes. Dense and creamy on the palate with mineral acidity and a never-ending finish. A finesse-rich, elegant, but nevertheless very complex white wine in keeping with the
vintage, which promises extraordinary drinking pleasure even after many years.

Eye: bright, clear straw yellow with green reflections.
Nose: complex scents / aromas of pineapple, papaya, passion fruit.
Taste: mineral, complex, immensely long finish

Varietal description: Chardonnay (55%), Sauvignon (25%), Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc
Growing region: Site: selected vineyards in Eppan
Exposure: south-east / south-west
Soils: Calcareous gravel or moraine debris soils
Method of cultivation: Guyot
Vine age: 25 to 35 years
Harvest: end of September - beginning of October
Vinification: Fermentation, malolactic fermentation and ageing in barriques. Assemblage after almost one year and further maturation on the fine lees for three years in steel
tanks.
Yield: 35 hl/ha

Wine data:
Alcohol content: 14 %
Residual sugar: 3 gr/l
Acidity: 5,40 gr/l

Drinking temperature: 8-10°.
Ageing/potential: 10 years and more
Recommended consumption: Appius 2013 is an excellent companion to strong fish dishes such as turbot or monkfish, to a spicy risotto with seafood, but also to wild fowl
or discreet veal dishes.