Tiefenbrunner Merus Weissburgunder

Merus Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC bottle image

Wine Description

Founded in 1848, the Tiefenbrunner winery is situated near Entiklar, a picturesque hamlet in the heart of the Italian Alps. Made from 100% Pinot Bianco fermented in stainless steel, this wine is aged briefly on the lees to add richness to the final wine.

Tiefenbrunner Castel Turmhof
Christof Tiefenbrunner, Owner
Tiefenbrunner Vineyard
Tiefenbrunner Cellar
Tiefenbrunner, Castle Park
Tiefenbrunner Vineyard
Tiefenbrunner Family, Grandma Hilde, Anna, Johannes, Sabine and Christof
Tiefenbrunner Historic Cellar
Tiefenbrunner Family
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Acclaim
The 2009 Pinot Bianco sparkles on the palate with beautifully articulated fruit, well-defined aromatics and lovely clarity at this level.
— Wine Advocate, Aug 2010
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard name
Südtirol/Alto Adige
Vineyard size
13 acres
Soil composition
Chalk, gravel, moraine, sand and alluvial soil
Training method
Pergola and Guyot
Elevation:
693-1,980 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400-2,800
Yield/acre:
3.2 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1979; 2005
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1970
Bottles produced of this wine:
35,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Bianco
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
4-12 days
Fermentation temperature:
66-70 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.7
Acidity:
6.1 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
26.5 g/L
Residual sugar:
3 g/L