Alto Adige Chardonnay S. Pietro

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1 Alto Adige Chardonnay S. Pietro Appellation: ALTO ADIGE CHARDONNAY DOC Vineyard extension (hectares): 3 Blend: 100% Chardonnay Vineyard age (year of planting): Chardonnay 1989,1996 Soil Type: Heavy soils with a high percentage of clay and sandy clay Exposure: South, south-east Colour: Greenish yellow Nose: Tropical fruit Flavour: Supple and well balanced Serving temperature ( C): Match with: Light hors-d oeuvres, fish, as an aperitif Average no. bottles/year: 70,000 Grape yield per hectare tons: 11 Notes: n/a Vinification and ageing: Soft crushing of the clusters, static decanting of the must, fermentation with temperature control, the wine matures for 5 months in stainless steel vessels

2 Alto Adige Lagrein S. Pietro Appellation: ALTO ADIGE LAGREIN DOC Vineyard extension (hectares): 16 Blend: 100% Lagrein Vineyard age (year of planting): Lagrein Soil Type: Clayey of morainic origin Exposure: The vineyards are located on a plain Colour: Dark garnet red Nose: Ample, intense, ripe wild berries, violets Flavour: Sapid, evident, but ripe and supple tannins, well structured, persistent Serving temperature ( C): Match with: Grilled and roasted red meat, game, aged cheese Average no. bottles/year: 100,000 Grape yield per hectare tons: 9 Notes: The total surface of 8 hectares is divided into small vineyards located with the township of Appiano Vinification and ageing: Soft destemming and pressing, fermentation and maceration with the skins, racking into oak casks for malo-lactic fermentation, maturation for 12 months in 50 hectolitre oak casks

3 Alto Adige Pinot Bianco S.Pietro Appellation: ALTO ADIGE PINOT BIANCO DOC Vineyard extension (hectares): 3 Blend: 100% Pinot bianco Vineyard age (year of planting): Pinot bianco 1983,1993 Soil Type: Alluvial soils with gravel deposits Exposure: South, south-east Colour: Greenish yellow Nose: Ripe apple, peach notes Flavour: A complex and supple wine Serving temperature ( C): Match with: Light hors-d oeuvres, fish, as an aperitif Average no. bottles/year: 70,000 Grape yield per hectare tons: 11 Notes: n/a Vinification and ageing: Soft crushing of the clusters, static decanting of the must, fermentation with temperature control, the wine matures for 5 months in stainless steel vessels

4 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio K Appellation: ALTO ADIGE PINOT GRIGIO DOC Vineyard extension (hectares): 15 Blend: 100% Pinot grigio Vineyard age (year of planting): Pinot grigio Soil Type: Compact with a high content of lime and clay Exposure: South-east Colour: Straw yellow Nose: Tropical fruit with a note of honey Flavour: Sapid with a slight ripe fruit note, well-balanced acidity, consistent Serving temperature ( C): 9-11 Match with: Light hors-d ouvres, fish, seafood, suitable as aperitif Average no. bottles/year: 150,000 Grape yield per hectare tons: 9 Notes: The total surface of 10 hectares is divided into a number of small vineyards located in the Oltradige area Vinification and ageing: Soft pressing, static decanting, fermentation in steel vats with temperature control. Maturation in steel for 7 months.

5 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio San Pietro Appellation: ALTO ADIGE PINOT GRIGIO DOC Vineyard extension (hectares): 24 Blend: 100% Pinot grigio Vineyard age (year of planting): Pinot grigio 1994 Soil Type: Compact with high content of lime and clay Exposure: South-east Colour: Straw yellow Nose: Tropical fruit with a honey tone Flavour: Fruity at the beginning, ripe aromas, fresh, sapid and persistent ending Serving temperature ( C): 9-11 Match with: Light hors d oeuvres, fish, seafood, as an aperitif Average no. bottles/year: 260,000 Grape yield per hectare tons: 11 Notes: The wine is made from a number of small vineyards (for a total of 17 hectares) standing in the Bassa Atesina area Vinification and ageing: Soft pressing, static decanting, fermentation in steel vats with temperature control. Maturation in steel for 7 months.

6 Alto Adige Pinot Nero S. Pietro Appellation: ALTO ADIGE PINOT NERO DOC Vineyard extension (hectares): 10 Blend: 100% Pinot nero Vineyard age (year of planting): Pinot nero Soil Type: Compact with high content of lime and clay Exposure: South, south-east Colour: Garnet red Nose: Ample, ripe wild berries Flavour: Fruity, sapid, supple spicy notes, full in the mouth, ripe tannins Serving temperature ( C): Match with: Red meat (grilled or roasted), game, tasty cheese Average no. bottles/year: 80,000 Grape yield per hectare tons: 9 Notes: The total surface of 8 hectares is divided into small vineyards located within the township of Appiano Vinification and ageing: Destemming and soft pressing, maceration on the skins, racking into oak casks for malo-lactic fermentation, maturation for 12 months in 50 Hectolitre oak casks

7 Alto Adige Schiava S. Pietro Appellation: ALTO ADIGE SCHIAVA DOC Vineyard extension (hectares): 11 Blend: 95% Schiava - 5% Lagrein Vineyard age (year of planting): Schiava - Lagrein Soil Type: Clayey of morainic origin Exposure: South, south-east Colour: Ruby red Nose: Intense, ample, ripe fruit Flavour: Complex and well-structured, velvety, supple and warm ending Serving temperature ( C): Match with: Red grilled meat, roasts, soft and tasty cheese Average no. bottles/year: 120,000 Grape yield per hectare tons: 12 Notes: The total of 11 hectares is divided into small vineyards on the slopes of Santa Maddalena, near Bolzano Vinification and ageing: Destemming and soft pressing, fermentation and maceration with the skins, racking in oak casks for malo-lactic fermentation, maturation for 5 months in 50 Hectolitre oak casks.

8 Alto Adige Kerner San Pietro Appellation: ALTO ADIGE KERNER DOC Vineyard extension (hectares): 1 Blend: 100% Kerner Vineyard age (year of planting): Kerner 2009 Soil Type: sandy, clayey gravel Exposure: south-east Altitude: 850 meters above sea level Colour: pale straw yellow with green reflections Nose: Apple and peach notes with a hint of mango Flavour: ripe and full in the mouth, its opulence is balanced by a crisp acidity Serving temperature ( C): 11 Match with: Excellent with cold summer pasta salads. Due to its structure it is a good match for pork, veal, roast chicken and swordfish Average no. bottles/year: 6,000 Grape yield per hectare tons: 9 Notes: n/a Vinification and ageing: Fermentation with temperature control in stainless steel tanks, the wine then matures on the lees