Manincor | Südtirol | La Contessa DOC | 2023 | 750ml | bio

Beschreibung

Product description for Manincor La Contessa DOC 2023 (bio)

Info

2023 presented the Manincor team with numerous challenges. A very wet spring was followed by a hot and dry summer. The autumn was described as golden, ensuring perfect ripeness. A lot of work was necessary in the vineyard throughout the year. The Terlaner Cuvée is based on 55% Pinot Blanc, 28% Chardonnay, and 17% Sauvignon Blanc. Two-thirds of the volume comes from the Lieben Aich vineyard in Terlan, home to the winery’s top Sauvignon, and one-third comes from Campan near Kaltern. Lieben Aich is warm and west-facing. The soils are sandy and well-drained. Porphyry weathering can be found in the subsoil. Campan, on the other hand, is much cooler and east-facing, and stands at an altitude of 500 meters. Here, the soils are significantly richer, with clay on top and limestone below, as well as deposits from glacial periods. The three grape varieties were harvested from late September to mid-October, with an average yield of 55 hl per hectare. The grapes are fully destemmed and macerated in the press for six hours. Fermentation takes place spontaneously in wooden barrels, and the wine is aged on the fine lees in large wooden vats for nine months.

Colour

Pale, bright straw yellow with green and light reflections

Nose

The nose is restrained and vegetal. Pea, artichoke, and fennel dominate. Its herbal spiciness comes through with full force in the form of lemongrass, chervil, thyme, and lemon balm. Celery and parsley also make a welcome addition. Mango, pineapple, and mirabelle plum provide intense fruit that builds slowly. Its aroma is chalky and clear. Its warm climate in the Alpine context comes into its own here. A classic for many years that always delivers.

Palate

On the palate, it builds powerfully, carried by its melting texture and fine tannin structure. While not particularly creamy, this density is essential to its success in the glass. Cold smoke and a fine roasted aroma develop on the palate. The aromas from the nose linger perfectly in the finish. Its warm core reveals itself in a cool disguise. With a very long finish, it lingers. The present herbal spice ensures flow and leaves you wanting more.

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