Sanctissimus

Riserva 2016

The very essence of Pinot Blanc

The vines planted already in 1899 on a particularly steep slope characterise the almost oldest vineyard in Alto Adige. The grapes that are hand picked with extreme care and the very small yield create the valuable foundation for our unique Pinot Blanc, Sanctissimus. The grapes are then gently and slowly fermented on their skins in clay amphoraes at a constant temperature. The wine find its natural balance after the ripening process in the large wooden barrel made of Appiano’s oak. This white wine offers a complex aroma experience and develops on the palate a dense, mineral and perfect balance.

Country of origin
Alto Adige/South Tyrol, Italy

Production Area
steep and south-facing slopes (between 350 a 400 m a.s.l.) 

Soil characteristics
calcareous moraine deposit of glacial origin

Age of the vines
planted already about 1899

Yield
45 q/ha

Fermentation
gentle fermentation on the skins in big clay amphorae, maturation in large wooden barrel made of Appiano oak

Grape variety
100% Pinot Blanc

Alcohol content
13,5 % vol.

Acidity
5,1  g/l

Residual sugar
1,0 g/l

Serving temperature  
10° - 15 °C

Allergy advice
contains sulfites

Prizes:

Vintage 2016

The Wine Hunter Award: Gold

Rober Parker Wine Advocate: 95+ Points

Decanter: Gold (96 Points)

falstaff: 93 Points

Vintage 2015 

 Rober Parker Wine Advocate: 94+ Points

 James Suckling: 87 Points

 falstaff: 93 Points

 Doctor Wine: 95 Points "faccino"

 Bibenda: 4 Grapes

 Luca Maroni: 90 Points

 I Vini di Veronelli: 92 Points

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