Südtirol doc appius 2018

Each year APPIUS expresses the best of its vintage: the most prestigious cuvée of the vinery is reinterpreted annually through the personal vision of winemaker Hans Terzer. The 2018 vintage allowed each grape variety to mature optimally, so that APPIUS 2018 is a truly exciting sensory experience,
like a dance of aromas in the glass.

Characteristics of this wine

At a glance

Product characteristics

Variety

Chardonnay 52%, Pinot Grigio 20%, Pinot blanc 15% and Sauvignon blanc 13%

Site

Best vineyards in Appiano

Exposition

Southeast/southwest

Soil

Limestone gravel and moraine

Training System

Guyot

Winemaking

Placed in barrique-tonneaux for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation (except Sauvignon). Assemblage takes place after one year, followed by another three years of maturation in stainless-steel tanks with fine yeast.

At sight

Chartreuse yellow with malachite green luminous reflections

To the nose

Intense, energetic and profound; exotic fruits (banana, melon, mango), Williams pear, white peach, “Renet apple”, white currant and gooseberry

On the palate

On the palate fresh taste and drinkability, with character and recognisability. The sensation of warmth envelops the palate and balances perfectly the synergy between acidity and minerality

Storage/Potential

10 years or more

Additional information

Vine Age

25 to 40 years

Harvest

Early to mid September

Alcohol Content

14 %

Acidity

5,4 gr/l

Residual Sugar

2 gr/l

Serving Temperature

8-10°

Pairing Recommendations

Excellent pairing with strong fish dishes such as turbot or monkfish. It goes perfectly with a tasty seafood risotto, but also with dishes that include wild fowl or tender veal dishes.

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