Pfitscher
Sauvignon Blanc Mathias Riserva 2022
Other years:
2023| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 16 months in oak and steel barrels, then several months in bottle. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, harvested in 2022, alcohol content 14%
- Alpine origin: Alto Adige denomination, Montagna area (Bolzano), vineyards located at 900 metres
- Vinification: 6-hour maceration; fermentation 70% in oak and 30% in steel at 18°C
- Ageing: 16 months on the lees in oak and steel, followed by bottle ageing
- Aromas and pairings: notes of flint and defined fruit; ideal with fish, risottos and white meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pfitscher presents the Mathias Sauvignon Blanc Riserva, an elegant white wine from Alto Adige that clearly expresses the identity of its region. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow hue, offering the nose captivating mineral notes of flint combined with an extremely clear fruity profile. On the palate, it delivers a sip of great depth, revealing a precise structure that finishes with a decisive and remarkably persistent aftertaste.
Where it comes from
Sauvignon Blanc has its roots in the enchanting wine-growing landscapes of Alto Adige, in the Montagna area. The vineyards grow at an altitude of 900 metres, a height that ensures the ideal temperature range for the aromatic development of the grapes. The vines are planted in soils composed of grey porphyry and calcareous sandy rock. This specific geological composition imparts the wine with its distinctive mineral drive, shaping a taut, pleasantly dry and highly characterful flavour profile.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a six-hour maceration before pressing, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature. This takes place partly in small oak barrels and partly in steel vats, in search of a perfect aromatic balance. The wine then matures through a slow sixteen-month ageing on the lees within the same barrels. To enhance its qualities, it is recommended to serve at 12-14 °C, pairing it with seafood dishes, risottos, white meats or cheese selections.
History and Curiosities
Born from the centuries-old experience of the Pfitscher family, active in Montagna since 1861, the Mathias Sauvignon Blanc Riserva represents an excellence of Alto Adige DOC. This exclusive limited edition of 4,000 bottles comes from vineyards cultivated at 900 metres above sea level on grey porphyry and calcareous sand soils, under the expert guidance of oenologist Hannes Pfitscher. Awarded 94 points by James Suckling and KlimaHaus Wine certified, this wine embodies refined artisanal mastery, offering a sip of extraordinary depth of flavour and absolute precision.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2022
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1861
- Oenologist: Hannes Pfitscher
- Bottles produced: 180.000
- Hectares: 25
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| Name | Pfitscher Sauvignon Blanc Mathias Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Pfitscher |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the centuries-old experience of the Pfitscher family, active in Montagna since 1861, the Mathias Sauvignon Blanc Riserva represents an excellence of Alto Adige DOC. This exclusive limited edition of 4,000 bottles comes from vineyards cultivated at 900 metres above sea level on grey porphyry and calcareous sand soils, under the expert guidance of oenologist Hannes Pfitscher. Awarded 94 points by James Suckling and KlimaHaus Wine certified, this wine embodies refined artisanal mastery, offering a sip of extraordinary depth of flavour and absolute precision. |
| Origin | Montagna (BZ) |
| Soil composition | Grey porphyry soils and calcareous sandy rock dust. |
| Fermentation temperature | 18 °C |
| Production technique | Maceration for about six hours before pressing; temperature-controlled fermentation (18 °C) for 70% in small oak barrels and 30% in steel tanks; ageing on the lees for 16 months in oak and steel barrels, then a few months in the bottle |
| Wine making | After approximately six hours of maceration prior to pressing, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 18°C: 70% in small oak barrels and 30% in steel vats. Aged on the lees for 16 months in oak barrels and steel vats, then several months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 16 months in oak and steel barrels, then several months in bottle. |
| Year production | 4000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |