COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Weingut Riedingerhof
REGION
Trentino-Alto Adige
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Riedingerhof, located in Meran within the scenic South Tyrol region, boasts a centennial winegrowing history. In the 1980s, the estate's vineyards were unfortunately replaced by apple orchards. However, in 2012, third-generation grower Hansi Verdorfer reclaimed the historic cellars and struck a deal with his father to replant vines on the steep, terraced alpine slopes. Operating as a meticulous boutique producer, Verdorfer focuses on low-intervention, defensive winemaking to capture the raw, unpolished mineral personality of the mountains.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
13-15°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
In the 1980s, the estate's historic vines were completely replaced by apple trees before being reclaimed for wine in 2012.
Fact 02
Winemaker Hansi Verdorfer negotiated with his father to tear up profitable apple orchards to replant grapes on steep slopes.
Fact 03
The wine undergoes 3 days of skin contact, a rare technique for South Tyrolean Sauvignon Blanc, adding a unique phenolic texture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Sauvignon Blanc is defined by minimal intervention. The hand-harvested grapes undergo three days of skin maceration and fermentation (Maischegärung) before pressing. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out using only vineyard-native yeasts. To balance freshness and texture, 70% of the juice is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, while the remaining 30% is vinified in old, neutral oak tonneaux. The wine is aged on its lees and bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur additions.
