Südtirol doc appius 2011

For the second time, Hans Terzer yearned to produce the wine of his dreams: premium-quality grapes which best express this vintage. In APPIUS 2011, one of the most important varieties of the St. Michael-Eppan winery plays the main role: Sauvignon, accompanied by Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. Fully ripe grapes, low yield guaranteed by 25-to-35-year-old vines and meticulous work in the vineyards and at the winery: these are the ingredients that set this extraordinary cuvée apart.
APPIUS 2011 steals the show with its elegance fusing with the complexity of ripe fruit and minerality that is creamy to the touch. This inviting cuvée bears the signature of Hans Terzer, and promises fantastic flavours even after many years.

Characteristics of this wine

At a glance

Product characteristics

Variety

Sauvignon 33%, Chardonnay 33%, Pinot Grigio 33%

Site

Selected vines in Eppan

Exposition

Southeast/southwest

Soil

Limestone gravel and moraine

Training System

Guyot

Winemaking

Fermentation, partly malolactic fermentation and aging on the lees in barriques-tonneaux. Assembly is carried out nearly one year later, followed by another three years of maturation and refinement in stainless steel tanks.

At sight

Brilliant straw-yellow colour with glints of green

To the nose

Brilliant straw-yellow colour with glints of green

On the palate

Creamy, soft, fresh, mineral, concentrated and complex

Storage/Potential

10 years or more

Additional information

Vine Age

25 to 35 years

Harvest

From the beginning to the end of September

Alcohol Content

14 %

Acidity

5,3 gr/l

Residual Sugar

3,5 gr/l

Serving Temperature

8-10°

Pairing Recommendations

Appius 2011 is an excellent accompaniment to gourmet cuisine: it pairs well with oysters, crustaceans and fish (in all its variations) as well as with mushroom dishes and truffle specialties; it’s also lovely with any cuisine that has an Asian twist. This versatile wine harmonizes extremely well with spicy dishes, especially those made with rabbit, guinea hen or wild fowl, and is also wonderful with mature cheeses, whether hard or soft.

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