Sauvignon blanc  "Perleit"

Südtirol DOC

Grape variety

Sauvignon blanc

Location and soil

Steep south-facing slopes above Bozen with skeletal soils of quartz and porphyry at 550 meters above sea level.

Training system

Treillage with 8,000 vines/ha

Harvest period

End of September

Management

Close to nature, a lot of manual work, and very little use of machines due to the extremely steep slopes.

Vinification

 A few hours of cold maceration, gentle pressing, natural sedimentation of the solids, and subsequent fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging for several months on the fine lees.

Characteristics

Harmonious interplay between fruit and minerality, aromas ranging from passion fruit to elderflower to nettle, pleasant acidity with long-lasting drinking pleasure.

Food recommendations

Ideal with fish dishes, poultry, and asparagus, also excellent as an aperitif