LLS VDI 2019

TIEFENBRUNNER Trentino–Alto Adige

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“CASTEL TURMHOF” SAUVIGNON ALTO ADIGE DOC This handcrafted Sauvignon Blanc comes from two separate areas—at different altitudes and with different soils—each making their own contribution to the final wine. The chalky, glacial soils in Kurtatsch provide structure and minerality while the sandy, loam soils of Völser Aicha allow for development of the classic floral and herbal qualities. A portion (30%) of the wine is matured in large oak casks on the fine lees for six months to add complexity, while a multi vessel approach (steel, wood, and cement) to aging adds roundness and balance.

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“CASTEL TURMHOF” PINOT NERO ALTO ADIGE DOC Looking out from the Turmhof Castel at the cascading fields of vineyards, one sees acres upon acres of white grapes. From these many vineyards come only a handful of reds. This Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) is harvested and vinified with care before being aged in both barriques and barrels.

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“VIGNA AU” CHARDONNAY RISERVA ALTO ADIGE DOC Situated to the northeast of Niclara at 853 – 1,050 feet above sea level, the Grand Cru quality Vigna Au is situated with ideal southeastern exposure and is planted Chardonnay vines, some of which exceed 50 years in age. Vigna Au Chardonnay Riserva ferments in small oak barrels where the wine will rest for nearly one year and where it will undergo malolactic fermentation while on its lees. After this the wine is placed in stainless steel tanks for six months where it is clarified by natural sedimentation. The Au Chardonnay Riserva is bottled in the appropriate phase of the moon and left to mature in bottle for another year.

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