Tiefenbrunner
Turmhof Sauvignon Blanc
Tiefenbrunner
Turmhof Sauvignon Blanc
The selection TURMHOF is named after the historic residence and ancestral seat of the winery, "Castel Turmhof". The grapes are sourced from several selected hillside vineyards located up to 900 meters above sea level. They remain on the lees for several months, are partly aged in wooden barrels and brought to maturity, with particular attention paid to the sensory complexity of the respective grape variety as well as its structure and elegance.
After eight hours of maceration, fermentation and aging for ten months at 50% in large oak under regular batonnage, at 25% in concrete vats on and at 25% without malolactic fermentation in tonneau. After blending, the assemblage spends another two more months in concrete vats. Finally, the wine is allowed to mature additional five months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
Luminous yellow with hints of green, this wine has a beautifully pronounced bouquet of flint, elderflowers, gooseberries, green pepper, sage and mint. It is pleasantly salty and minerally, fresh on the palate and, has finely integrated acidity and a juicy, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Enjoy this wine with asparagus, grilled vegetables, fish, and goat cheese.
The selection TURMHOF is named after the historic residence and ancestral seat of the winery, "Castel Turmhof". The grapes are sourced from several selected hillside vineyards located up to 900 meters above sea level. They remain on the lees for several months, are partly aged in wooden barrels and brought to maturity, with particular attention paid to the sensory complexity of the respective grape variety as well as its structure and elegance.
After eight hours of maceration, fermentation and aging for ten months at 50% in large oak under regular batonnage, at 25% in concrete vats on and at 25% without malolactic fermentation in tonneau. After blending, the assemblage spends another two more months in concrete vats. Finally, the wine is allowed to mature additional five months in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
Luminous yellow with hints of green, this wine has a beautifully pronounced bouquet of flint, elderflowers, gooseberries, green pepper, sage and mint. It is pleasantly salty and minerally, fresh on the palate and, has finely integrated acidity and a juicy, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Enjoy this wine with asparagus, grilled vegetables, fish, and goat cheese.
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About the Vineyard
Graun is the highest hamlet of the wine village of Kurtatsch, situated on the western side of the South Tyrolean Lowlands. The vineyards are situated between 700 and 940 meters above sea level, which ensures abundant sunshine and promotes photosynthesis of the vines ultimately contributing to the production of sugar and aroma compounds in the grapes.
Penon, Hofstatt und Rain are areas within the municipality of Kurtatsch [Cortaccia] situated on the right side of the South Tyrolean Lowlands. These hillside-vineyards benefit from intense sun exposure during the day due to their elevated position. In the evening, cool winds descending from the Mendelzug mountain range create a noticeably cooler climate. This natural temperature contrast promotes a rich spectrum of aromas and well-balanced acidity in the wine.
