Sanctissimus Weissburgunder Riserva DOC - Kellerei St. Pauls

Sanctissimus Weissburgunder Riserva DOC - Kellerei St. PaulsA luminous straw yellow with delicate golden reflections fills the glass. This first impression already reveals the dense character of the Sanctissimus Weissburgunder Riserva DOC - Kellerei St. Pauls . The light refracts in the clear robe and signals tension and maturity. The tears run slowly down the glass, indicating extract and power. On the nose, a multi-layered bouquet unfolds. Ripe mango appears first, dense and exotic. Behind it emerges juicy yellow apple, more like baked apple with fine spice. An elegant almond note drapes itself like a delicate veil over the bouquet. Added to this are hints of ripe pear, a touch of white blossoms and a cool, chalky minerality from the steep slope. With a little air, the aromatic spectrum broadens. Delicate notes of vanilla, a hint of brioche and fine roasted aromas stem from the maturation and lend depth. A subtle touch of lemon zest provides freshness and clarity. This creates a captivating balance of fruit, spice and cool rocky notes. On the palate, the wine appears creamy, dense and at the same time precise. The texture feels silky, with fine melt. The dry vinification brings clear contours and structures the ripe fruit. The acidity is around six grams and carries the wine tautly, without sharpness. The fruit of mango and ripe apple mingles with notes of yellow plum, almond cream and a hint of nougat. A delicate grip on the palate recalls very fine tannin, as with good barrel maturation. The steep site with its lime-rich soils clearly shapes the style. A salty kick on the finish gives the wine tension and length. The aftertaste lingers for many seconds. First, yellow fruit remains, then the almond emerges clearly, together with an echo of citrus and cool stony spice. The style thus appears both powerful and elegant. The wine shows strength but no heaviness. This Weissburgunder from Alto Adige represents the alpine side of the variety. The freshness of the mountain winds meets intense sunshine. In this way, the grapes ripen fully yet retain their tension. The varietal character appears very clear here: nutty spice, ripe pome fruit, fine herbs and limestone minerality. The most important impressions in the glass: Luminous straw yellow with golden reflections Aromas of mango, ripe apple, pear and almond Creamy texture with fine melt and taut acidity Distinct limestone minerality and salty finish Long, elegant finish with spice and finesse The style clearly appears “Old World”. There is no in-your-face fruit flash in the foreground. Instead, the wine shows structure, origin and perfect balance. The Riserva quality brings additional depth and maturity. The vintage continues to evolve over years and builds new nuances again and again. For lovers of sophisticated white wines, this wine offers an experience with a clear dramaturgy. The tasting follows an exciting sequence: First impression through the dense, shiny color in the glass Discovery of exotic and nutty aromas on the nose Experience of the creamy yet taut structure on the palate Perception of the chalky minerality and length Enjoyment of its development in the glass over the course of the evening The Sanctissimus Weissburgunder Riserva DOC - Kellerei St. Pauls thus shows the full class of a great alpine Weissburgunder. It fits into the repertoire of demanding connoisseurs and is aimed at experts who seek depth and origin in the glass. Production of the Sanctissimus Weissburgunder Riserva DOC from Kellerei St. Pauls The grapes come from selected steep sites around St. Pauls in Alto Adige. These parcels lie on lime-rich soils interspersed with gravel and rock. The exposed slopes capture the sun of South Tyrol. At the same time, the altitude ensures cool nights. This creates an ideal field of tension between ripeness and freshness. Weissburgunder shows its finest side on limestone. The variety here produces dense fruit, elegant acidity and subtle nutty notes. In the Sanctissimus, this character flows in concentrated form. Only the best grapes from old vines qualify for this Riserva. Old vines root deep in the rock and produce small, aromatic berries with intense structure. The harvest is carefully done by hand. Several passes allow for exact selection. Only fully ripe grapes make it into the cellar. The harvested fruit remains in small crates so the berries stay intact. In the cellar, gentle pressing follows. The must flows off without heavy pressure, thereby showing clarity and finesse. A short maceration period intensifies aromas and structure. Afterwards, the must clarifies naturally. Fermentation takes place under temperature control. One part matures in stainless steel tanks, another portion in wooden casks. Large casks and partly barriques bring spice, fullness and texture. The wood component appears finely integrated, never dominant. Extended maturation on the fine lees, partly with bâtonnage, gives the wine its creamy character. The lees protect the wine, round off the acidity and bring bread and brioch...