A noble sweet dessert wine made from the rare Petit Manseng grape, which, at just 8.5% alcohol, bears the biodynamic signature of this South Tyrolean estate.
47,90 €127,73 € / l
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Bottler: Manincor Winery, St. Josef am See 4, 39052 Kaltern / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Bright golden yellow with amber reflections.
Nose
Intense aromas of exotic fruits such as pineapple and mango, accompanied by honey, dried apricots and delicate citrus notes.
Palate
Sweet and concentrated with vibrant acidity that elegantly balances the residual sugar; notes of candied fruit and honey.
Character
A rare South Tyrolean sweet wine with Burgundian finesse – the low alcohol level and the natural freshness of the Alps lend it remarkable lightness despite its sweetness.
Pairing
Blue cheeses such as Gorgonzola, foie gras or fruity desserts featuring exotic fruits.
Notes
Petit Manseng is an absolute rarity in South Tyrol. Manincor’s Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture and spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts give this noble sweet wine its distinctive depth and authenticity.
Tasting note
Character
A noble sweet wine of astonishing lightness: with only 8.5% ABV, Le Petit dances across the palate where other sweet wines might feel heavy. Petit Manseng naturally brings a vibrant acidity that counterbalances the residual sugar and ensures harmony. Manincor demonstrates here that sweetness need not be cloying – a wine for late evenings, for that moment after dinner when conversations grow quieter.
Terroir & Origin
From Kaltern in South Tyrol, where the Alps meet Mediterranean influences. Michael Graf Goëss-Enzenberg has farmed his 50 hectares biodynamically since 2005, and the entire range has been Demeter-certified since 2009. The historic estate has stood on the Brennerstraße for over 400 years; the modern cellar, built into the hillside, relies on gravity rather than pumps. Cool rock ensures constant temperatures – ideal conditions for a wine that privileges finesse over power.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Petit Manseng originates from south-west France, where it shapes the great sweet wines of Jurançon. The variety is characterised by small berries with thick skins and a natural concentration – prerequisites for noble sweet wines of structure. At Manincor, fermentation is carried out with natural yeasts, and intervention remains minimal. The result: a wine that unites Alpine freshness with southern ripeness.
Food Pairings
The half bottle (375ml) is a sensible choice – enough for two glasses with dessert, yet not too much for a weekday. It pairs beautifully with blue cheese, whose saltiness contrasts with the sweetness, with classic foie gras, or with an apple strudel that echoes its regional roots. Also delightful on its own, lightly chilled, as the perfect conclusion to a long evening.
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