Riesling Montiggl, San Michele Appiano

RIESLING MONTIGGL

A native of Germany, this grape variety yields forth the world’s most beautiful white wines and has found an ideal terroir in some parts of South Tyrol. Riesling demands a lot in a vineyard site and prefers a cool yet very sunny climate. That is exactly what Montiggl offers. The local porphyry soils give the wine its backbone. Fruity notes and mineral acidity make Montiggl Riesling truly captivating. This elegant wine is enjoying more and more popularity

Variety

Riesling

Age

5 to 20 years

Area of Cultivation

Sites

Vineyards in Montiggl above the large Montiggler Lake (480 – 550 m)

Exposure

South/southeast slope

Soil

Gravel and pebbly soil

Training System

Guyot

Harvest

2015: Mid-September; harvest and selection of grapes by hand

Vinification

Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, followed by development on the lees for another five months

Yield

60 hl/ha

Alcohol Content

13.5 %

Residual Sugar

6.3 gr/lt

Acidity

6.5 gr/lt

Serving Temperature

8 to10 degrees

Pairing Recommendations

This all-rounder pairs nicely with light fish dishes, Asian cuisine and vegetable dishes. In spring, it is lovely with asparagus salad with a ham roll filled with Bozner sauce. It is also lovely with goats cheese

Storage/Potential

4 to 6 years