Südtiroler Weiß DOC Appius 750ml ST.MICHAEL 2017

Appius 2017

Through an extreme pre-selection of the grapes, combined with a careful maturation in the cellar and a successful assemblage, it was possible to achieve a true sensory
symphony despite the climatically adverse conditions of the 2017 vintage. The contribution of each individual grape variety does not emerge separately, but forms a powerful
symbiosis.

Eye: brilliant colour with yellowish, slightly olive reflections.
Nose: Intense and complex bouquet of yellow flowers (broom and lime), mainly white flowers (hawthorn and orange blossom) and citrus notes of mandarin and grapefruit.
Rarely white currant and gooseberry.
Taste: Fine, elegant, almost velvety on the palate, carried by a crisp acidity and a mineral and spicy structure. Long lasting with a beautiful play of acidity.
Varietal description: chardonnay 54%, pinot grigio 24%, sauvignon blanc 12% and pinot blanc 10%.
Growing region: Site: selected vineyards in Eppan
Exposure: south-east / south-west
Soils: Calcareous gravel or moraine debris soils
Method of cultivation: Guyot
Age of vines: 25 to 35 years
Harvest: middle of September
Vinification: Fermentation, malolactic fermentation (except Sauvignon) and ageing in barriques. Assemblage after just under a year and further ageing on the fine lees for
three years in steel tanks.
Yield: 35 hl/ha

Alcohol content: 14
Residual sugar: 2,4 gr/l
Acidity: 5,30 gr/l

Ageing/potential: 10 years and more ...
Recommended consumption: Perfect companion to strong fish dishes, also fried. Excellent with our traditional 'Wienerschnitzel' or in combination with mushroom and
truffle specialities as well as wild fowl.
Excellent with creamy cheeses with rind or with mature cheeses.