Wine San Michele-Appiano, “Sanct Valentin” Sauvignon, Alto Adige DOC, 2021

Introduction

“Sanct Valentin” Sauvignon – the main wine line “Sanct Valentin” and the most awarded with the white wine of Italy. The grapes for this wine are harvested creation with the best vineyards in St. Michael and Eppan. Vines aged 10 to 28 years are growing on the hills height of 450-600 meters. The harvest is removed from the vines in late September-early October. Most of the wort (90%) is fermented in steel tanks, where it is then aged on its lees until the end of April. The rest wort is fermented and aged in oak barrels. Wine storage capacity is 8-10 years.

Winery San Michele-Appiano was founded in 1907 and eventually became one of the largest and most successful wine houses of South Tyrol, and then Italy. Today Appiano wine are synonymous with the highest quality, which is a credit to the chief enologist economy – Hans Tertsera. It was he who every year brings new nuances in the formulation and methods of wine production, bringing them to perfection. The company with great attention is exploring the potential of vineyards, selecting varieties according to soil composition, lighting, and many other factors. And most importantly – use biodynamic methods of cultivation of vines, making the company’s products are sustainable. Today, a century vaulted cellars of the winery San Michele Appiano offer a wide selection of top-class white and red wines, among which you can find both the time-tested classic wines and new items that are sold in more than 30 countries around the world.