Features
Name:
Gruner Veltiner Alto Adige Valle Isarco Doc 2020
Terrain:
sandy, rich in gravel and shale
Cellar
Manni Nössing, an idealistic and stubborn winegrower, grew up in a family that owned a farm called 'Hoandlhof'. Situated on a hill overlooking the city of Brixen/Bressanone, it originally subsisted on cattle breeding. In 1999, the vineyard was planted. Although wine cooperatives and large wine cellars had a long tradition in the Eisack Valley, Manni Nössing decided to vinify his grapes independently, aiming from the outset to bring out the origin and character in his bottles, as well as an independent style and a distinct identity.
He was soon nicknamed 'the rebel'. In 2003, he launched his first Kerner onto the market, which immediately won the Tre Bicchieri award from the leading Italian wine guide. Since then, the success has never stopped. On an area of six hectares, he now produces Sylvaner, Riesling, Veltliner, Müller Thurgau and an excellent Kerner, which for years has earned him the nickname 'Mr Kerner' in Italy and abroad.
Description
Manni Nössing expresses the full potential of the terroir and varietal in this bottle, narrating it with captivating personality and passion for these places, characterised by very elegant taste-olfactory sensations. The green Veltliner repopulated the vineyards in 1990, completely supplanting its predecessor with the current 27 hectares. With this variety, the Valle Isarco boasts an element of differentiation in Italy. The warmest areas of the valley, between 500 and 600 m, are the most suitable for this variety.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Straw yellow colour with greenish nuances
The nose opens with delicate fruity hints of medlar and white peach followed by mineral tones
The palate is rich with great cleanliness and freshness.
Storage time:
2-4 years
Vinification
It ferments partly in steel tanks, partly in 30 hl acacia barrels, at a controlled temperature of 16-18 C°. It matures on the lees until the end of February, to further improve its refinement.
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