Sauvignon Sanct Valentin, San Michele Appiano

SAUVIGNON SANCT VALENTIN

The foundation was first laid in 1989 for what is arguably the most famous white wine produced at St. Michael-Eppan Winery. The Sanct Valentin Sauvignon has found excellent conditions at the foot of the Mendel Massif in selected vineyards that have been carefully chosen over the course of the last 20 years, in order to produce a great vintage wine with impressive fruit, minerality and excellent persistence. This fine wine is not only the pride of the winery today and the most important wine of the Sanct Valentin line, but also one of Italy’s most award-winning white wines

Variety

Sauvignon

Age

10 to 28 years

Area of Cultivation

Sites

Selected vineyards in St. Michael and Eppan/Berg (450 – 600 m)

Exposure

Southeast

Soil

Limestone gravel

Training System

Guyot

Harvest

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

Vinification

The majority (90%) is fermented in steel tanks, inside which the wine is aged on the lees until the end of April. The remainder is fermented and aged in wood

Yield

45 hl/ha

Alcohol Content

14,5 %

Acidity

5.8gr/lt

Serving Temperature

8 to10 degrees

Pairing Recommendations

An exquisite accompaniment to exclusive parties and special occasions, it pairs well with fried fish such as ocean perch, sole or char on pepper cream or with full-flavored vegetable risotto

Storage/Potential

8 to 10 years or more