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Kofl Sauvignon Sudtirol Alto Adige DOC wine — Kurtatsch winery — Dionysus

Kofl Sauvignon Sudtirol Alto Adige DOC

by Kurtatsch · Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

AppellationAlto Adige/SüdtirolDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesSauvignon blanc
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for2–6 years
Bottled in0.75 l
KurtatschTrentino Alto Adige, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the steeply sloping "Kofl" vineyard, at 450–600 metres above sea level. The site lies close to the western mountain ridge, which brings an early sunset. Evening winds in autumn cool the delicate grapes considerably. The soil has a high limestone content and is porous and rich in dolomite, which makes it an ideal terroir for Sauvignon Blanc.

Vinification

The wine undergoes a very short maceration, then ferments in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.

Ageing

It is aged on its lees for 12 months in large oak barrels and concrete tanks.

Label / history

In the German spoken in the Alpine region, "Kofl" means "mountain hill".