Sauvignon 'Lafoa' Colterenzio

Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC • Alto Adige • Colterenzio
Category
White Wines
Winery
Colterenzio
Region
Alto Adige
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Short contact with the skins, 50% fermented in steel, 50% fermented in barrique with partial malolactic fermentation
Aging
8 months of which half in steel and the other half in barrique
Grape varieties
Sauvignon 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

A fine example of Alto Adige winemaking, this Alto Adige/Sudtirol DOC reflects generations of local expertise. With 14% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Sauvignon 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate is fresh and precise, with lively acidity carrying through to the finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards on sandy and gravelly soil of moraine origin. Yelds 45 hl/hectar. Vinification: short contact with the skins, 50% fermented in steel, 50% fermented in barrique with partial malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged 8 months of which half in steel and the other half in barrique. A wine capturing the crystalline character of Alto Adige's high-altitude vineyards.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Mediterranean salads
🍽️ Seafood risotto
🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans

About Alto Adige Wine Region

High-altitude vineyards and a cool alpine climate give Alto Adige wines exceptional freshness and purity.

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