Kettmeir Pinot Bianco
Description: | White vinification with brief maceration on the skins at low temperatures to optimise extraction of the aromas, fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 14-15°c. Organoleptic Properties. Pale straw-yellow colour with an intense, reasonably aromatic nose showing notes of nutmeg, nettle and white peach. Fresh, full, agreeable, lengthy palate. Data sheet. Grapes. Muller Thurgau. Production Area. High slopes in the zone of Soprabolzano. Altitude. 400 - 700 m (1312 - 2,300 ft.) above sea level. Soil Typology. Limestone and of porphyric origin. Breeding System. Simple pergola. Plant Density. 3,500-4,000 vines per hectare (1,415 - 1,620 per acre). Period Of Harvest. End of September, beginning of October. Alcohol Content. 12,50 % vol. Serving Temperature. 8 - 10°c (46 - 50°f). Recommended Glass. Medium tulip wine glass, narrrowing at the rim. Duration. 2 years Region Description. One of the most fascinating of Italy's wine regions this is also one of the most beautiful, comprising the northern half of a long, narrow valley stretching up from Verona. Most of the Alto Adige winemakers are Germanic, and there are strong political ties to Austria. Although most of the wine produced here is red, using Lagrein, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, the whites of Alto Adige get the most attention. |
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Price: | $ 23.99 |
Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Haskell's
Address: |
81 South 9th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 United States |
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Telephone (toll-free): | 800-486-2434 |
Telephone (regular): | 612-342-2437 |
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First added to 1000 Corks on April 4, 2022.