San Michele Appiano
Fallwind Sauvignon 2025
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | Fermentation and ageing on the lees in stainless steel tanks until the end of February. |
- Origin: Alto Adige DOC still white wine from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, 2025 harvest
- Aroma: Notes of pineapple, elderflower, gooseberry and honey in a well-defined bouquet
- Flavour: Freshness, minerality and balance, with a clean persistence on the palate
- Territory: Vineyards at 480–550m, gravelly limestone soils and refreshing winds
- Vinification: Hand-harvested, aged in stainless steel on the lees until February, 13.5% vol
Description
What type of wine it is
The Fallwind Sauvignon from San Michele Appiano is a still white wine with the Alto Adige controlled designation of origin (DOC) that enhances the essence of Sauvignon Blanc, with fermentation and ageing in steel. It presents to the eye with a bright light yellow colour enriched by green reflections, releasing a clear aromatic bouquet in which notes of pineapple and elderflower, gooseberry and delicate hints of honey stand out. On the palate, a fresh minerality emerges, defining a balanced and refreshing profile. This taut sip ensures a clean taste profile and a linear persistence, offering an extremely satisfying drink.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the vineyards of Appiano Monte and the Oltradige area, in South Tyrol, where Sauvignon Blanc has found its ideal home since the 1980s. The rows, situated between 480 and 550 metres in altitude with south-east exposure, take root in gravelly and limestone soils. This particular geological composition accentuates the mineral expression and aromatic clarity of the fruit. The microclimate is constantly cooled by the Fallwind katabatic winds, mountain breezes that ensure a vibrant ripening of the grapes and bestow a marked tension upon the glass.
How it is produced
The vines, Guyot-trained and aged between 10 and 30 years, offer calibrated yields of 60 hl/ha to preserve quality. At the end of September, the manual harvesting of the bunches takes place, which is fundamental to protect the aromatic integrity of the raw material. Fermentation and subsequent ageing on the lees take place entirely in steel tanks until the end of February. This careful production process enhances the freshness of the fruit, ensuring an immediate structural balance and a dynamic drinkability that does not require decanting.
History and curiosities
Introduced to Oltradige in the 1980s, Sauvignon Blanc finds its ultimate expression in the vineyards of San Michele Appiano. The vines grow on gravelly and limestone soils, cooled by the Fallwind downdrafts, which lend the grapes an extraordinary vivacity.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1907
- Oenologist: Hans Terzer
- Bottles produced: 2.800.000
- Hectares: 390
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| Name | San Michele Appiano Fallwind Sauvignon 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | San Michele Appiano |
| Story | History and curiosities Introduced to Oltradige in the 1980s, Sauvignon Blanc finds its ultimate expression in the vineyards of San Michele Appiano. The vines grow on gravelly and limestone soils, cooled by the Fallwind downdrafts, which lend the grapes an extraordinary vivacity. |
| Origin | Vineyards situated in Appiano Monte and near the village of Appiano. |
| Climate | Altitude: 480-550 m a.s.l. Exposure: South-East. |
| Soil composition | Gravelly with calcareous content |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hectolitres per hectare |
| Harvest | Late September; manual harvesting and selection of the grapes. |
| Fermentation | Until the end of February |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maturation on the lees in stainless steel tanks |
| Wine making | Fermentation and ageing on the lees in stainless steel tanks until the end of February. |
| Aging | Fermentation and ageing on the lees in stainless steel tanks until the end of February. |
| Total acidity | 5.75 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |