Mediævum Sauvignon
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A tasty Sauvignon. Markus Prackwieser brings a freshness to this varietal that is a unique expression of the Südtirol.
Appellation: Südtirol Alto Adige DOC
Type: White, dry.
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon (Sauvignon Blanc)
Wine Details:
Tasting Notes:
Color: Star-bright light straw-yellow.
Bouquet: Opens with slightly smoky notes, there is lots of herbal spice, thyme and sage, with citrus notes.
Taste: Bright ripe fruit balanced by tangy minerality and lip smacking acidity. This is a fresh Sauvignon that is light on the grass and gooseberry.
Alcohol: 13.5%.
Total Acid: 6.5 g/l.
Residual Sugar: 1.8 g/l.
Serving Temperature: Chilled 12-14° C (54-57° F)
Pairing: Fish dishes, seafood, avocado with prawns, walleye or zander, scallops, oysters, egg dishes, veal chop with cream sauce, prawn brochettes, sushi, and sashimi, and goat cheese (try Crottin de Chavignol).
Vinyard Notes:
Location: South edge of the Eisacktal (Isarco Valley) at the foot of the Sciliar massif.
Altitude: 400–500 meters (1,300-1,640 feet) a.s.l.
Soil: Calcareous moraines on solid quartz porphyry.
Slope: 50–70%
Training: Pergola and trellis
Density: 4,000–7,500 vines/ha.
Yield: 65 hl/ha
Winemaking Notes:
Harvest: Beginning of September.
Vinification: Gentle pressing followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Aging: 7-months on fine lees in stainless steel tank.