St. Michael-Eppan Sanct Valentin Sauvignon Blanc

Sanct Valentin Sauvignon stands as a testament to excellence since its inception in 1989, earning a revered place among Italy's highly acclaimed white wines. This vintage is the crown jewel of the Sanct Valentin collection. Wine Style: White Wine Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Body: Medium Sweetness: Dry Alcohol: 14% Winemaking: 75% of the wine ferments and matures in stainless steel for 7 months, resting on the lees. The remaining 25% undergoes separate vinification, with 20% aged in French oak (9hl) and 5% in larger French oak barrels (25hl). Year: 2021 750 ml Vineyards in Appiano Monte & San Michele, with vines aged between 10 to 35 years, foster this remarkable wine. Nestled at altitudes ranging from 450 to 600 meters above sea level, these select vineyards thrive in gravelly soils with a notable calcareous essence. Experience a dense aromatic ensemble of yellow fruit, gooseberries, ripe currants, and elderflower. The wine boasts a refreshing interplay of crunchy acidity and graceful