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Sauvignon Blanc Alto Adige DOC wine — St. Pauls winery — Dionysus

Sauvignon Blanc Alto Adige DOC

by St. Pauls · Trentino Alto Adige, Italy

Appellation
Alto Adige/SüdtirolDOC
Type
White
Grapes
Sauvignon blanc
Line
Kossler
Alcohol
13.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Pale
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
8–10 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
St. PaulsTrentino Alto Adige, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are selected and grown in Alto Adige.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested fully ripe and taken to the winery, where they are carefully sorted and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature.

Ageing

The wine is aged for 5–7 months.

Tasting profile

An elegant dry white.

Serving and pairing

Suited to fish dishes, grilled vegetables, cheese and asparagus. It can also be served as an aperitif.

Label / history

The Kössler winery lies in the medieval village of San Paolo, in the Tyrolean wine region. Its winemaking history dates back to 1631. In 2005 Kössler was acquired by the Cantina Produttori San Paolo (St. Pauls) cooperative, which continues to produce its wines.