Müller Thurgau, Colterenzio

MÜLLER THURGAU

Tasting notes

Grown in cool, high-elevated vineyards, this delicately aromatic, early-ripening white variety has become an Alto Adige speciality. This wine reveals much of its Riesling parentage: pale yellow in colour, tinged with green nuances; fresh, flowery and gently aromatic on the nose, with a discreet hint of elderflower mingled with peach and Muscat; pleasantly citrusy and crisp on the palate. Cellaring potential: 2-3 years

Food Combination

It is an excellent aperitif and a superb partner to fresh green salad with passion fruit dressing, gently spiced Thai dishes, deep-fried fish, prawn salad and shellfish. Serve lightly chilled: 10-12° C

Grape Variety

100% Müller Thurgau

Location

High-lying vineyards overlooking the rolling hills of Appiano at altitudes between 500 and 600 metres a.s.l., in clayey soils with eroded limestone and dolomite

Yielding

70 hl/ha

Winemaking

The juice is gently pressed and left to decant naturally. Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at a constant temperature of 18° C. The young wine is left to refine on its lees in stainless steel tanks for several months before bottling

Analytical Data

Alcohol

12.4% Vol

Total acidity

5.6 g/l

Sugar-free dry extract

19.2 g/l