Südtirol doc appius 2020

Celebrated with all honours after its first ten years, the 2020 vintage is the result of a complex harvest from which a very incisive cuvée was born. Appius 2020 surprises with an intense chartreuse colour, beguiles with sumptuous aromas and amazes the palate with its elegance and persistence that multiplies with every drink.

Characteristics of this wine

At a glance

Product characteristics

Variety

Chardonnay 60%, Pinot Grigio 20%, Pinot blanc 10% and Sauvignon blanc 10%

Site

Best vineyards in Appiano

Exposition

Southeast/southwest

Soil

Limestone gravel and moraine

Training System

Guyot

Winemaking

Alcoholic and partly malolactic fermentation and ageing in barriques/tonneaux. Assemblage takes place after one year, followed by another three years of maturation in stainless-steel tanks with fine yeast.

At sight

Intense chartreuse yellow with greenish reflections

To the nose

Aromas remind of kiwi and pineapple, but above all yellow fruits such as peaches and plums. Floral elements that combine with some nuances of toasted hazelnuts and cloves.

On the palate

The palate is presented with great freshness and liveliness and an extreme pleasure and perfect balance. Aromatic persistence is combined with notes of alpine herbs, nettle and mint.

Storage/Potential

10 years or more

Additional information

Vine Age

25 to 40 years

Harvest

Mid to end of September

Alcohol Content

14 %

Acidity

6,0 gr/l

Residual Sugar

1,8 gr/l

Serving Temperature

8-10°

Pairing Recommendations

Excellent pairing with fish dishes with a focus on fattier ones such as herring, tuna and eel. It also goes well with cod in the form of stockfish and creamed cod. Also excellent with noble white meats and mushroom and couscous dishes.

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