Tiefenbrunner
Turmhof Sauvignon Blanc 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Aging | After blending, the wine matures for a further two months in cement vats, then is bottled and aged for five months in the bottle; additionally, 50% of the wine matures for seven months on the primary lees with regular bâtonnage in large oak barrels, while the other 50% ferments and ages on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks for the same period. |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Alto Adige DOC, harvested in 2022, 14% vol
- Typical aromas: notes of flint, elderflower, gooseberry, green pepper, sage and mint
- Ageing: 10 months between wood and concrete on the lees with bâtonnage, without malolactic fermentation
- Dry taste: freshness and minerality, pronounced savouriness and balanced acidity, lively finish
- At the table and serving: serve at 10–14 °C, suitable for fish, shellfish, asparagus and goat's cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Sauvignon Blanc is a still white wine that embodies the essence of the Alto Adige region. Made entirely from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, it stands out for its complex aromatic profile, characterised by notes of flint, elderflower, gooseberry, green pepper and sage. On the palate, it reveals a vibrant mineral freshness combined with a savouriness that enhances hints of white peach and grapefruit. The acidity, harmoniously integrated, accompanies the sip towards a juicy and persistent finish, perfect for pairing with fish dishes, asparagus and goat's cheese.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the hillside vineyards of Alto Adige, located between Cortaccia and Aica di Fiè. The altitude, ranging from 400 to 700 metres, and the mountain climate favour the development of defined aromas and pronounced acidity. The character of the wine is shaped by the soil: the calcareous gravel of morainic sediments in Corona and the silty sands of Aica di Fiè emphasise the natural savouriness of the grape variety. Careful vineyard management and low yields ensure a wine of great concentration and expressive precision.
How it is produced
The Tiefenbrunner vinification process begins with a brief skin maceration to best extract the aromatic precursors. The fermentation and maturation process lasts ten months: part of the wine matures in large oak barrels in contact with the lees through bâtonnage, while the remaining part is refined in cement and wooden containers, without undergoing malolactic fermentation. After the creation of the blend, the wine rests further in cement. This approach gives structure and volume to the palate, while preserving its profound mineral character.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the historic Tiefenbrunner winery, founded in 1848 in Cortaccia, this fine Sauvignon Blanc Alto Adige DOC fully expresses the identity of the Turmhof line. Under the guidance of oenologist Stephan Rohregger, the wine is created through expert vinification characterised by a long ageing on the lees in oak and concrete, designed to give structure while preserving the intense minerality of the region. Praised by international critics with outstanding scores, it stands as an authentic testament to the noble South Tyrolean tradition.
Awards
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2022
90/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1848
- Oenologist: Stephan Rohregger
- Bottles produced: 650.000
- Hectares: 88
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| Name | Tiefenbrunner Turmhof Sauvignon Blanc 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 | Tiefenbrunner |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the historic Tiefenbrunner winery, founded in 1848 in Cortaccia, this fine Sauvignon Blanc Alto Adige DOC fully expresses the identity of the Turmhof line. Under the guidance of oenologist Stephan Rohregger, the wine is created through expert vinification characterised by a long ageing on the lees in oak and concrete, designed to give structure while preserving the intense minerality of the region. Praised by international critics with outstanding scores, it stands as an authentic testament to the noble South Tyrolean tradition. |
| Origin | Vineyards on the hills in Cortaccia (Cortaccia on the Wine Road) and in Aica di Fiè (Fiè allo Sciliar) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous gravel of morainic sediments in Corona; sand with medium silt content in Aica di Fiè |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6000-7000 |
| Yield per hectare | 45–55 hl/ha |
| Fermentation | and ageing for 10 months |
| Production technique | Maceration for 8 hours; fermentation and ageing for 10 months with 50% in large oak casks on the lees with regular bâtonnage, 25% in cement vats on fine lees and 25% in tonneaux without malolactic fermentation; after blending, further maturation in cement and bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | After 8 hours of maceration, fermentation and maturation for 10 months: 50% in large wooden casks with regular bâtonnage, 25% in cement vats on fine lees and 25% in tonneaux without malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | After blending, the wine matures for a further two months in cement vats, then is bottled and aged for five months in the bottle; additionally, 50% of the wine matures for seven months on the primary lees with regular bâtonnage in large oak barrels, while the other 50% ferments and ages on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks for the same period. |
| Total acidity | 7.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |