1 BOTTLE X 75cl

The foundation was first laid in 1989 for what is arguably the most famous white wine produced at St. Michael-Eppan Winery. The Sanct Valentin Sauvignon has found excellent conditions at the foot of the Mendel Massif in selected vineyards that have been carefully chosen over the course of the last 20 years, in order to produce a great vintage wine with impressive fruit, minerality and excellent persistence. This fine wine is not only the pride of the winery today and the most important wine of the Sanct Valentin line, but also one of Italy’s most award-winning white wines.

Variety

Sauvignon

Age

10 to 28 years

Area of Cultivation

Sites: Selected vineyards in St. Michael and Eppan/Berg (450 – 600 m)
Exposure: Southeast
Soil: Limestone gravel
Training System: Guyot

Harvest

2015: From the beginning to mid september; harvest and selection of grapes by hand

Vinification

The majority (90%) is fermented in steel tanks, inside which the wine is aged on the lees until the end of April. The remainder is fermented and aged in wood.

Yield

45 hl/ha

Alcohol Content

14 %

Acidity

5,8 gr/lt

Serving Temperature

8 to10 degrees

Pairing Recommendations

An exquisite accompaniment to exclusive parties and special occasions, it pairs well with fried fish such as ocean perch, sole or char on pepper cream or with full-flavored vegetable risotto.

Storage/Potential

8 to 10 years or more

Awards

2015: 91 Points Falstaff
2014: 5 Grappoli Bibenda; 92 Points Falstaff
2013: Three Glasses Gambero Rosso; "Grande Vino" Slow Wine; Gold Medal at Vitigno Italia; 5 grappoli Bibenda; "4 viti" AIS; 92 Points Falstaff; Sommelier Wine Awards: "Silver"
Between 1994 and 2010, Gambero Rosso awarded it the Three Glasses award a total of 17 times
2012: Five Clusters from Bibenda; "Grande Vino" Slow Wine
2011: Five Clusters from Bibenda; Three Stars from Veronelli; Gold Medal at the Sommelier Wine Awards; 92 Points Robert Parker; 94 Points Wine Enthusiast
2010: Five Clusters from Bibenda
2009: Three Stars from Veronelli
2008: Three Stars from Veronelli
(1998–2008): Five Clusters from Bibenda