Schulthaus Weissburgunder DOC - Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan

Schulthaus Weissburgunder DOC - Kellerei St. Michael-EppanThe Schulthaus Weissburgunder DOC - Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan shines in the glass in a light straw yellow with fine, glossy reflections. Already with the first swirl a clear, precise fragrance rises. Juicy pear forms the center, flanked by ripe apple, fresh lemon and a hint of lime peel. Delicate floral notes recall white acacia and elderflower, accompanied by fine nuances of fresh hay and wet stone. Several layers reveal themselves on the nose, coming into play step by step. The fruit intensifies, pear and apple seem almost creamy, yet a beam of citrus provides taut freshness. A subtle note of almond and a hint of brioche point to aging on the fine lees without weighing the wine down. A lively, cool minerality brings a sense of mountain air and rock. On the palate, the Schulthaus Weissburgunder DOC - Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan shows a crisp, clear texture. The opening is juicy and direct, the acidity precise and taut, yet always finely integrated. Pear and ripe apple unfold broadly on the tongue, lemon and grapefruit peel add tension. In the mid-palate, nutty tones of hazelnut and almond appear, along with a hint of fresh herbs, such as lemon balm and a little tarragon. The structure remains slim, yet the wine carries remarkable substance. The alcohol lends a warm, melting sensation, the body appears medium-weight and elegant. Tannin plays only a minor role in Weissburgunder; here it is barely noticeable, more a fine grip at the edge of the palate. The finish lingers impressively long. Citrus fruit and pome fruit resonate, joined by a salty, almost chalky impression that whets the appetite for the next sip. The style is clear and straightforward, typical Alto Adige and at the same time distinctive. Alpine freshness is combined here with southern ripeness, without any heaviness. The wine appears fruit-driven, direct and extremely animating. It is ideal for enthusiasts who appreciate clarity, precision and drinkability, but also expect depth and seriousness. The origin character of Alto Adige clearly comes to the fore. The vineyards of Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan lie on slopes with cool downdrafts from the mountains and large temperature differences between day and night. On mineral-rich limestone and gravel soils, Weissburgunder matures to great elegance and clarity. From this constellation arises a wine with fresh acidity, fine spiciness and distinctive minerality. The grape variety Weißburgunder, known internationally as Pinot Bianco, shows one of its finest sides in South Tyrol. Here it brings forth delicate fruit, elegant acidity and an almost crystal-clear expression. This wine displays the typical strengths of the variety in concentrated form: Juicy pome fruit of pear and apple Fresh citrus notes with hints of lemon and lime Elegant, taut acidity with crisp texture Fine nuttiness and subtle yeast notes Distinct, cool minerality with a salty trace For use at the table and in everyday life, the wine is extremely versatile. Its key strengths are clearly structured: Plenty of freshness and tension, ideal as an aperitif Elegant, serious character for finely laid tables High aromatic clarity, suitable for discerning wine lovers Balanced structure with medium body for numerous dishes An authentic ambassador for Weissburgunder from Alto Adige Production of Schulthaus Weissburgunder DOC from Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan The grapes for Schulthaus Weissburgunder DOC - Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan come from selected sites in Alto Adige, around Appiano on the Wine Road. The vineyards lie at medium altitudes, where warm days and cool nights provide ideal ripening. Calcareous soils with gravel and partly morainic rock ensure drainage and lend the wine its mineral stamp. The varietal Weissburgunder here shows the connection between alpine climate and traditional winegrowing culture. Harvesting is selective, usually in the cooler morning hours. In this way, the grapes reach the cellar fresh and aromatic. Only ripe grapes are processed. The winery places great value on precise work in both vineyard and cellar in order to show the origin clearly in the glass. In the cellar, the grapes are first gently destemmed. This is followed by a soft pressing to extract only the fine must. A short period of skin contact brings additional aromas from the berry skins without emphasizing bitter substances. The clear must then flows into stainless steel tanks, where temperature-controlled fermentation begins. The fermentation temperature remains cool so that the fresh fruit aromas of pear, apple and citrus are preserved. During fermentation, the yeast works quietly and evenly, resulting in a clean, clear aroma profile. After fermentation is complete, the wine matures on the fine lees. This lees phase gives it more substance, delicate nutty notes and a fine creaminess. Maturation partly takes place in larger wooden casks or neutral containers, in order to increase structure and depth without pushing vanilla-like oak aromas to the forefro...