Mantele Sauvignon DOC - Kellerei Nals Margreid

Mantele Sauvignon DOC - Kellerei Nals MargreidIn the glass, Mantele Sauvignon DOC - Kellerei Nals Margreid shines in a light straw yellow with gleaming reflections. The color is reminiscent of ripe lemon peel and fresh lime. Already at the first swirl, an intense fragrance rises, clear and precise like mountain air after a summer rain. From the glass flow aromas of juicy mango, ripe passion fruit and crisp gooseberry, flanked by lime zest and a hint of yellow grapefruit. With more air, the aromatic stage expands further. Fine notes of elderflower, fresh grass and delicate herbs emerge. A cool touch of mint and a bit of nettle provide elegant freshness. In the background, a subtle minerality shimmers, like wet stone on a riverbank. This impression fits perfectly with the river‑near sites and the limestone-rich soils in Alto Adige. On the palate, the wine presents itself precise, dry and lively. The crisp texture picks up the tension of the nose and translates it into a dynamic structure. The vibrant acidity carries the exotic fruit and keeps it on the palate for a long time. Mango and passion fruit appear ripe yet always clearly defined. Gooseberry and lime bring a noticeable kick of freshness. A hint of white currant and green apple completes the aromatic picture. The origin from Alto Adige reveals itself in the cool elegance and the precise linearity of the wine. The interplay of alpine climate, warm days and cool nights shapes a Sauvignon Blanc with intense aromatics and taut structure. The limestone-rich soils lend the wine a distinctive, salty impression on the finish. The texture appears sinewy and tight, not heavy, despite the high alcohol content. The style is reminiscent of the Old World, but with modern finesse. This Sauvignon Blanc does not show only fruit. It presents structure, straightforwardness and clear edges. The acidity appears present and precise, but never harsh. The exotic fruit integrates into a dense network of aromas of citrus, herbs and mineral nuances. A touch of grapefruit peel adds slight bitter notes that make the wine even more exciting. The tannin structure plays a minor role in this white wine, but is perceptible in the delicate phenolics on the palate. This slight grip in the finish gives the wine bite and character. The body appears medium to full, with pronounced pressure on the palate. The finale lingers on for a long time. Salty-mineral notes and citrus remain present for minutes. The overall impression: a Sauvignon Blanc with focus, tension and depth. For quick orientation in the bouquet, it helps to take a look at the key aromas: Exotic fruit: mango, passion fruit, maracuja Fresh fruit: gooseberry, lime, white currant Floral notes: elderflower, delicate floral nuances Herbs: nettle, mint, fine garden herbs Mineral nuances: wet stone, delicate salty tone Mantele Sauvignon DOC - Kellerei Nals Margreid is suitable for many moments of enjoyment. For a quick choice of the right occasion, a short list helps: As an animating aperitif with ambition As a partner to delicate starters with fish and vegetables As an exciting food wine for intense, aromatic dishes As an expressive white wine for wine lovers with a penchant for minerality All in all, the wine shows how brilliantly Sauvignon Blanc from Alto Adige can shine. The combination of crisp structure, exotic fruit, herbal notes and limestone-driven minerality delivers a complex yet clearly legible play of aromas. Every sip appears precise, focused and with a lasting impression on the finish. Production of Mantele Sauvignon DOC from Kellerei Nals Margreid The grapes for Mantele Sauvignon DOC - Kellerei Nals Margreid come from selected sites in Alto Adige. The vineyards are close to the river and benefit from an alternation of warm days and cool nights. This microclimate ensures ripe aromas while retaining freshness in the wine. The soils are predominantly limestone, partly with gravel content. This structure gives the wines from the region their typical salty expression and clear contours. The Sauvignon Blanc grape variety delivers particularly aromatic wines full of tension in South Tyrol. The vine loves cool nights and sufficient temperature differences between day and night. This creates intense fruit notes and a taut acid structure. In these sites, Sauvignon Blanc develops not only exotic tones. It also shows grassy and herbal nuances that remain typical for the variety. For the Mantele, harvesting is carried out precisely and with well-timed scheduling. Part of the grapes is brought early to the winery. This portion contributes freshness, citrus notes and crisp acidity to the wine. A second portion ripens a bit longer and adds the exotic component. The winemakers sort the grapes carefully. Only clean, aromatically ripe fruit makes it to the press house. In the cellar, the Sauvignon Blanc is handled gently. The grapes quickly reach the press to avoid oxidation. A short maceration time extracts the typical aromas from skins and pulp. Pressing is done gently to obtai...