Tiefenbrunner Merus Weissburgunder
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.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard size
11 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous, Silty Sandy-Loam and Gravel
Training method
Pergola and Single-Guyot
Elevation:
693-1,980 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400-2,800
Yield/acre:
4.4 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1983-2008
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1970
Bottles produced of this wine:
45,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Blanc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
4-12 days
Fermentation temperature:
66-70 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
5.7 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
23 g/L
Residual sugar:
3.2 g/L
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