Cantina Tramin
Sauvignon Pepi 2024
| 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 | Extended contact with the lees for at least 6 months in large oak barrels; without malolactic fermentation. |
- Origin and vintage: Alto Adige DOC 2024 from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes
- Aromatic profile: notes of elderflower and nettle, followed by hints of mango, papaya, peach and gooseberry
- Taste and style: intense, fresh and savoury flavour, with pronounced minerality and a persistent finish
- Vinification: hand-picked, stainless steel at 19°C, 6 months on the lees, no malolactic fermentation
- Pairings: ideal with white fish, vegetables, asparagus and goat's cheese; contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pepi Sauvignon is a white wine from Cantina Tramin that elegantly interprets Sauvignon Blanc. In the glass, it reveals itself with a bright straw yellow colour with greenish highlights. The floral bouquet opens with aromas of elderflower and nettle, evolving towards hints of mango and papaya, peach and gooseberry. On the palate, it expresses a lively freshness and an intense aromatic drive. The vibrant sip is guided by juicy acidity and an almost saline mineral savouriness, finishing with a refreshing finale ideal for accompanying dishes based on white fish or goat's cheese.
Where it comes from
This wine has its roots in the Alto Adige region. Its name pays homage to the grapes of origin, born from a carefully crafted blend of the vineyards of Penon and Pinzon and the plots of Petersberg and Entiklar. The vines, cultivated at an altitude of 450 metres with optimal exposure, benefit from an ideal climate for balanced ripening. The calcareous and clay soils, enriched with gravel and porphyry, help to shape the wine's taut character. This specific geological nature gives a distinct territorial imprint, imparting a clear gustatory tension to the sip.
How it is produced
The cellar process begins with meticulous manual harvesting, carried out at first light to preserve the primary aromas of the grapes. The bunches undergo gentle pressing to extract the must, which undergoes alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Subsequently, the wine is aged for a long period in contact with the lees for at least six months inside large oak barrels. The decision not to carry out malolactic fermentation is essential to maintain the purity of the fruit and the pronounced acidic drive.
History and Curiosities
The Sauvignon Blanc Pepi owes its name to the high-altitude vineyards of Penon and Pinzon, whose grapes are expertly blended with those from the parcels of Petersberg and Entiklar. Produced by Cantina Tramin, a historic cooperative founded in 1898 to support mountain winegrowers, this wine represents the most authentic soul of Alto Adige DOC. The 2024 vintage combines artisanal skill and sustainability, expressing itself in a precise Alpine style, vibrant and elegant.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1898
- Oenologist: Willi Stürz
- Bottles produced: 1.900.000
- Hectares: 270
Today, we are 160 families tending approximately 270 hectares of vineyards. We pride ourselves on the fact that each bottle is the quintessence of our philosophy of life and work: accuracy, commitment, trust and creativity. Read more
| Name | Tramin Sauvignon Pepi 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Cantina Tramin |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Sauvignon Blanc Pepi owes its name to the high-altitude vineyards of Penon and Pinzon, whose grapes are expertly blended with those from the parcels of Petersberg and Entiklar. Produced by Cantina Tramin, a historic cooperative founded in 1898 to support mountain winegrowers, this wine represents the most authentic soul of Alto Adige DOC. The 2024 vintage combines artisanal skill and sustainability, expressing itself in a precise Alpine style, vibrant and elegant. |
| Origin | Vineyards of Sauvignon in Penon and Pinzon (Pepi), as well as Petersberg and Entiklar, in South Tyrol (Italy) |
| Climate | Altitude: 450 m a.s.l. Exposure: West, East. |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soils with clayey and gravelly composition; limestone and porphyry also present |
| Yield per hectare | 55 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 19 °C |
| Production technique | Manual harvest in the early morning; soft pressing; fermentation in small stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature (19 °C); long contact with the yeast for at least 6 months in large oak barrels; without malolactic fermentation |
| Wine making | After the harvest, the grapes are hand-picked early in the morning, gently handled and softly pressed; fermentation then takes place in small stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature of 19°C; extended contact with the lees for at least 6 months in large oak barrels; no malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | Extended contact with the lees for at least 6 months in large oak barrels; without malolactic fermentation. |
| Total acidity | 6.4 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |