Sauvignon Kurtatsch 2023

The Sauvignon of the South Tyrolean winery Cantina Kurtatsch is a label with afresh, mineral essence, the child of the chalky soils and ventilated microclimate that characterise the steep slopes of Cortaccia, the winery's location. Having arrived in South Tyrol at the end of the 19th century, Sauvignon Blanc found in this cool but sunny Alpine terrain the ideal conditions to express its qualities. Today, approximately 9% of the entire South Tyrolean vineyard area is dedicated to this international grape variety, with its popularity growing strongly in recent decades, from a total of 82 hectares in 1998 to around 500 today.

Cantina Kurtatsch's Sauvignon is a 100 per cent Sauvignon Blanc from sustainably cultivated vines on deep sandy and gravelly soils, rich in limestone and dolomite, located at an altitude between 450 and 600 metres above sea level and with an eastern exposure. The grapes are vinified through brief pre-fermentation maceration and subsequent alcoholic fermentation of the must in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Maturation, which continues for several months, always takes place in stainless steel on the fine lees.

The Sudtirol Sauvignon from Cantina Kurtatsch has an intense golden yellow colour. Intense and typical aromas of gooseberries and exotic fruits such as passion fruit describe the olfactory texture together with marked hints of elderflower and mineral nuances. In the mouth, it is balanced and very fresh, with a very juicy progression that rests on a savoury and subtly mineral finish. This white wine expresses the typical characteristics of South Tyrolean Sauvignon, which is why it can be paired with local, fresh or slightly mature cheeses.