Pepi Sauvignon
CLASSICS
The grapes come from vineyards planted in calcareous clay and gravel soils at 450 m above sea level.
APPELATION
Alto Adige DOC
VINTAGE
2023
vintage description
A mild and sunny winter with little rainfall was followed by a dry March, which resulted in relatively early budburst. Spring was cool and rainy, while warm sunny days alternated with rainy days in June. A hot summer, followed by rain at the beginning of September demanded a lot of effort from our winegrowers, which was in turn rewarded with a splendid autumn and ideal harvest conditions. Meticulous work in the vineyard, experience and commitment allowed our winegrowing members to brilliantly overcome the many challenges of this vintage. The white wines of the 2023 vintage are fresh and delicate and convince with their juicy freshness. The red wines, especially the Pinot Noir, are characterised by elegance and finesse.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- grapes: Sauvignon
- yield: 55 hl/hectare
- altitude: 450m above sea level
- soil: calcareous clay and gravelly soils
- climate: extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains
winemaking
After harvest, the grapes are gently pressed at low pressure. The wine ferments slowly at controlled temperature (19°C) in small stainless-steel tanks. Subsequently it ages for 6 months in wood barrels (30 – 40 hl on the lees), without malolactic fermentation.
tasting notes
greenish-yellow
intensely floral with a bouquet of elderflower and nettle, and spicy notes of paprika and green gooseberries
surprinsingly fresh and intensively flavory
serving temperature
10-12° C
residual sugar
<2 g/l
total acidity
5.7 g/l
ABV
13.5 % vol
aging potential
3-5 years
bottle sizes
0.75 l, 1.5 l
WATCH THE LAST AWARDS
Award | Date | Year | Score |
JAMESSUCKLING.COM | 2022 | 2021 | 92 punti |
JAMESSUCKLING.COM | 2016 | 2014 | 92 punti |
FALSTAFF | 2022 | 2021 | 90 punti |
LUCA MARONI | 2018 | 2017 | 93 punti |
SAUVIGNON EXPERIENCE | 2018 | 2017 | Top 10, Sauvignon concorso nazionale |