Tiefenbrunner
AU Chardonnay Riserva
Tiefenbrunner
AU Chardonnay Riserva
This single vineyard is part of the selection VIGNA and is located in the prestigious terroir of Entiklar, in the municipality of Kurtatsch [Cortaccia]. The one-hectare vineyard sits above our winery estate, at elevations ranging from 260 to 320 meters above sea level. Originally planted with Schiava grapes 60 years ago, the vines were grafted with Chardonnay in 1990, with the top part of the Chardonnay vine transplanted onto the existing Vernatsch [Schiava] rootstocks. Vines of this age produce less grapes per vine and benefit from a deep root system that allows them to absorb more nutrients and water from the soil and subsequently lead to a greater concentration and complexity in the wine. The grapes are harvested at phenolic maturity with a good sugar-acid balance. They are gently crushed and the must allowed to ferment spontaneously in small oak barrels. The young wine undergoes malolactic fermentation on the lees. After a year, all the wine is placed in a stainless steel tank for six months for clarification by natural sedimentation. The AU Chardonnay Riserva is bottled in the appropriate phase of the moon and left to mature in the bottle for two more years.
Tasting Notes
Crystal-clear and shimmering dark straw yellow, Chardonnay Riserva at first develops a mineral aroma of flint and walnut before a multitude of aromas, namely yellow exotic fruits and flowers, which combine to create a complex bouquet. The wine is intensive and succulent on the palate in counterpoint with a pleasant acidity and fine tannins. Its full body and harmony are reflected in a highly persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with flavorsome starters with smoked fish, veal, pork, poultry, and steak.
This single vineyard is part of the selection VIGNA and is located in the prestigious terroir of Entiklar, in the municipality of Kurtatsch [Cortaccia]. The one-hectare vineyard sits above our winery estate, at elevations ranging from 260 to 320 meters above sea level. Originally planted with Schiava grapes 60 years ago, the vines were grafted with Chardonnay in 1990, with the top part of the Chardonnay vine transplanted onto the existing Vernatsch [Schiava] rootstocks. Vines of this age produce less grapes per vine and benefit from a deep root system that allows them to absorb more nutrients and water from the soil and subsequently lead to a greater concentration and complexity in the wine. The grapes are harvested at phenolic maturity with a good sugar-acid balance. They are gently crushed and the must allowed to ferment spontaneously in small oak barrels. The young wine undergoes malolactic fermentation on the lees. After a year, all the wine is placed in a stainless steel tank for six months for clarification by natural sedimentation. The AU Chardonnay Riserva is bottled in the appropriate phase of the moon and left to mature in the bottle for two more years.
Tasting Notes
Crystal-clear and shimmering dark straw yellow, Chardonnay Riserva at first develops a mineral aroma of flint and walnut before a multitude of aromas, namely yellow exotic fruits and flowers, which combine to create a complex bouquet. The wine is intensive and succulent on the palate in counterpoint with a pleasant acidity and fine tannins. Its full body and harmony are reflected in a highly persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with flavorsome starters with smoked fish, veal, pork, poultry, and steak.
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About the Vineyard
The soil of Vigna AU is loose, deep, and predominantly composed of strongly clayey sand with high levels of limestone and salt. With just under 5%, the humus content is considerable. The significant clay content contributes to pleasantly high acidity levels in both the Chardonnay grapes and the resulting wine. The high limestone content favours the development of ripe yellow fruit notes.








