Sauvignon Südtiroler, Abbazia Novacella

SAUVIGNON SÜDTIROLER

Pale yellow tinged with green; a clean, concentrated floral nose reminiscent of elder and acacia flower with a hint of sage; ripe citrus fruits, gooseberry and mineral flavours on the palate leading to zesty, ripe acidity on the finish

Wine Profile

Winegrowing municipalities

Eppan, village of Girlan

Elevation above sea level

420 meters over sea level

Soils

Gravelly morainal deposits

Aspect

south, south-west

Gradient

10-45 %

Grape variety

Sauvignon blanc

Training method

Guyot

Vines/ha

6,000

Average production per hectare

55 hl

Harvest period

end of September

Vinification

in stainless steel tanks and in big oak barrels

Fermentation temperature

approx. 20 °C

Yeasts used

Natural and selected yeasts

Maturation period

6 months in stainless steel tanks

Food choises

Makes an excellent partner for asparagus frittata, grilled prawns, oriental stir fries, scallops with fresh herbs, goat’s cheese, fish, especially zander or pike in butter sauce