Wine Colterenzio, “Lafoa” Sauvignon, Alto Adige DOC, 2019

Introduction

“Lafoa” Sauvignon – dry white wine production cooperative Kolterentsio. It is characterized by a juicy fruit flavor and clean aroma with floral notes.

“Lafoa” Sauvignon – the pride Kolterentsio. Berries for wine in the vineyard going Lafoa, which is located on a ridge at an altitude of 430 meters above sea level. Crop harvested in September, when the berries contain the maximum concentration of sugar. After a cold settling and gentle pressing Fermentation is done. Half of the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks, half – in French oak barrels Allier and Tronkays. Then the wine is aged for 8 months, after which it was bottled.

This is a wonderful wine attracts not only taste, but also attracts the attention of an interesting design labels developed design studio Guardenti. The label depicts the goddess of fertility, the creation of which was inspired by the sculpture designers Guido Muss Mosna.

Kolterentsio cooperative formed in 1960 by merging 28 local winemakers to create their recognizable brand. Currently, the cooperative includes 290 people who own 300 hectares of vineyards. In the early 1980s, the director Colterenzio Rayfer Louis decided to change the quality standards and make bright varietal wines with individual character, who transferred to all the beauty of the area Kornayyano. Were isolated 4 top line, which was selected grapes from the best plots. Over time Colterenzio become one of the elite winemaking Northern Italy. Today, they can not buy wine in supermarkets – only in elite restaurants or special boutiques, which chooses the cooperative leadership. In 2005, the company stood at the head of the youngest son of Louis Rayfera – Wolfgang, who has also responsible for marketing. Wines Colterenzio divided into four series: Lafoa, Cornell, Praedium and Classic.