Bottler: Manincor Winery, St. Josef am See 4, 39052 Kaltern / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Radiant straw yellow with greenish highlights
Nose
Clear bouquet of flint, fresh meadow herbs, gooseberry and subtle citrus fruit
Palate
Juicy and delicate on the palate, driven by cool breed, a taut acid structure and plenty of mineral drive
Character
Elegance, structure and terroir expression, far removed from tropical fruit accents
Pairing
Pairs superbly with pan-fried char, wild herb risotto or delicate veal carpaccio
Notes
Great ageing potential in magnum; the winery works strictly according to Demeter guidelines with a biodynamic philosophy and relies on spontaneous fermentation.
Tasting note
Character
An aristocratic white wine that displays its full complexity and ageing potential in the 1.5-litre magnum bottle. Rather than relying on superficial, tropical exoticism, this Sauvignon Blanc reveals an intellectual dialectic defined by fine minerality and cool freshness. On the palate, it exhibits an impressive structure paired with a silky texture that seamlessly blends its Alpine origins with timeless elegance.
Terroir & Origin
The vineyards in Kaltern (South Tyrol) benefit from a unique geography: the interplay between cool Alpine katabatic winds and the Mediterranean influence from the south creates a vibrant mesoclimate in which the grapes ripen slowly. Count Michael Goëss-Enzenberg has been farming this historic estate entirely biodynamically and in strict accordance with Demeter standards since 2005. A holistic ecosystem featuring livestock and natural closed-loop cycles ensures that the terroir is authentically captured in the vineyard.
Grape Variety & Vinification
As a pure Sauvignon Blanc, this vintage benefits from the minimalist philosophy of cellar master Helmuth Zozin. The grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Maturation takes place gently in a modern gravity-fed cellar built directly into the rock: without the use of mechanical pumps and kept at a constantly cool rock temperature, the wine retains its natural vitality and noble texture, which is further refined by the magnum format.
Food Pairings
An outstanding accompaniment to refined fish dishes such as pan-fried char or turbot with herb butter. Equally a superb match for veal cutlet with morels, creamy wild herb soups or aged artisan cheeses.
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