Sophie MANINCOR 750ml 2018

Grape varieties: Chardonnay 96%, Viognier 4%
Site and soil: Half of the grapes come from TerlanLiebenAich and half from Kaltern Mazzon. LiebenAich is a warm, west-facing slope at 300 m above sea level. Chardonnay
and Sauvignon are grown here on loamy sandy soil interspersed with porphyry weathered rock.Chardonnay and Viognier on Mazzon form our steepest vineyard, the so-
called Leiten with up to 100% slope. Exposed to the south-west at an altitude of 350 -400 m above sea level, with calcareous, loamy loess soil, this steep slope offers a very
special micro-climate.

Vinification: The destemmed grapes remained in the press for four hours to extract the aroma and structure from the skins. The pressing process was very slow and gentle,
because finesse is our highest maxim. Fermentation took place in wooden barrels of various sizes, spontaneously with the grape's own yeasts. During the nine months of
ageing on the fine lees, the aroma and flavour refined.
Bottling: 19,200bottles were filled in June 2020.
Data:
Residual sugar: 1.1g/l
Alcohol: 13,5% Vol.
Acidity: malolactic fermentation 6,7g/l

Description and drinking suggestions: Bright yellow in the glass. The aroma is fruity of apricots, oranges, acacia and lime blossom on the nose, mineral of wet stone in the
depth. Dense and powerful on the palate, yet delicate with a long-lasting minerality. Optimal drinking maturity from autumn 2020 until the end of 2027.
Serving temperature: 8 -10°C, for optimal drinking pleasure decant this complex white wine and serve in Burgundy glasses.
Goes well with shellfish, poultry and strong fish dishes. It also goes particularly well with aromatic cheese.