Müller Thurgau, San Michele Appiano

ALTO ADIGE MÜLLER THURGAU

This well-known German grape variety is particularly well suited to high-altitude vineyards and therefore thrives at elevations above 600 meters. Müller-Thurgau is appreciated for its fresh fruit, delicate notes of hay and light nutmeg, and subdued acidity. It wants to be drunk young

Variety

Müller Thurgau

Age

10 to 30 years

Area of Cultivation

Sites

The highest vineyards in Überetsch as well as in Kampenn, Jenesien and Graun, near Kurtatsch (600 – 900m)

Exposure

Southeast, southwest

Soil

Limestone gravel and residual porphyry soil

Training System

Guyot

Harvest

2015: From early to mid september; harvest and selection of grapes by hand

Vinification

Vinification in stainless steel tanks

Yield

70 hl/ha

Alcohol Content

13 %

Acidity

5,5 gr/lt

Serving Temperature

8 to10 degrees

Pairing Recommendations

This uncomplicated wine is ideal as an aperitif, but also serves as a nice accompaniment to starters. Its delicately fruity flavor makes it the ideal partner for pea soup with Topfen cheese mini-dumplings, asparagus and light fish dishes such as blue trout

Storage/Potential

3 to 4 years