Introduced to its second home - South Tyrol - as early as 1850 Pinot Blanc is one of the most important white wines of our cellar. Schulthauser was first bottled in 1982, and is now among the most famous South Tyrollean Pinot Blancs. A complete wine, fresh and fruity, it seduces the palate with a its creamy softness and marked acidity.
Characteristics of this wine
At a glance
Product characteristics
Variety
Pinot Blanc
Site
Vineyards at Schulthaus, above Moos Castle, in "Appiano Monte" (540-620m)
Exposition
Southeast
Soil
Limestone gravel with clay
Training System
Guyot
Winemaking
The majority (85%) is fermented in stainless-steel tanks and the remainder in oak barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation. The two wines are combined in February.
At sight
Straw yellow with glints of green
To the nose
Clean fruity notes of apple, fresh pear and white blossoms
On the palate
Lively and balanced with a fresh and fruit-incised creaminess
Storage/Potential
4-5 years
Additional information
Vine Age
10-40 years
Harvest
End-September; harvest and selection of grapes by hand
Alcohol Content
13,5 %
Acidity
6,0 gr/lt
Serving Temperature
8-10°
Pairing Recommendations
A premium aperitif and summer wine, it is also quite versatile when it comes to food pairing: it goes well not only with seafood and fish but also with delicate dishes made with wild fowl. It is especially recommended as an accompaniment to South Tyrolean Schlutzkrapfen.
Ingredients, nutrition declaration, packaging components
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