Lieben Aich DOC 2022

Wine Description for Lieben Aich DOC 2022 by Manincor

Colour & Appearance

Luminous lemon yellow with vibrant green reflections – clear, brilliant and suffused with youthful freshness.

Nose

What flows from the glass here is no ordinary Sauvignon Blanc. Mirabelle plum, yellow plum and a hint of grilled pineapple form the fruity foundation, supported by peach and passion fruit. Yet the true soul of this wine lies elsewhere: a fine, yeasty depth – fresh brioche, almond plaited loaf – lends it substance and warmth without ever becoming heavy. Stony, chalky minerality and a whisper of cold smoke run through the picture. Dried herbs such as marjoram and thyme join in, fresh parsley, chervil and lemon balm. In the background: a subtle veil of Sencha tea, holding everything together discreetly.

Palate

The attack is direct and forceful, carried by a pleasant smoothness that allows the wine to glide gracefully across the palate. Then a precise, invigorating acidity structure sets in and draws the wine into length. Fine fruit and intense herbal aromas spread in waves – complex, multifaceted, with clear direction.

Finish

Long and aromatic. Sencha tea and nettle dominate the aftertaste with a cool, almost meditative precision. A wine that doesn’t let go.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Lieben Aich lies in Terlan at 300 metres elevation, west-facing, with sandy, well-drained soil over porphyry weathered rock. The warm, airy microclimate favours aromatic intensity whilst maintaining fresh structure. The 2022 vintage was nearly flawless at Manincor: distributed rainfall, sunny summer days, cool nights and a golden autumn ensured perfect physiological ripeness at only 39 hl/ha yield.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Sauvignon Blanc, completely destemmed, with twelve hours of skin maceration in the press. Spontaneous fermentation in wooden barrel, ten months ageing on fine lees in large wooden vessels – a process that shapes depth and texture without masking varietal purity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with pan-fried skate wing with braised root vegetables and Beurre Blanc, with warm artichoke hearts with lemon cream dip or with sashimi of yellowfin tuna belly with soy and grated wasabi.

Special Features

Lieben Aich is one of the most reliable addresses for great South Tyrolean Sauvignon Blanc. Manincor succeeds vintage after vintage in crafting a wine from this vineyard site that goes far beyond the varietal cliché – complex, profound and of remarkable length.