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Tröpfltalhof - IGT Alto Adige 'Garnellen' Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Tröpfltalhof - IGT Alto Adige 'Garnellen' Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Tröpfltalhof - IGT Alto Adige 'Garnellen' Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Garnellen 2017 Amphora: Golden glimmers, floral flair, and a silky saline symphony

Single Bottle:

$165.00
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Type:Orange

Varietal:Sauvignon Blanc

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:13.5%

Region:Veneto

Country:Italy

Tasting Notes

"Staying close to nature is what I do. My only job is to recognise the right moment. For 30 years now, I've been accompanying the grapes on their way from the vineyard to the bottle. I know now: my work mainly consists of observation and ensuring healthy grapes grow in harmony with the surroundings while our farm animals complete the cycle of a lively farm ecosystem." - Andreas Dichristin, Vigneron. Garnellen 2017 Amphora is a beautiful intense straw yellow with golden reflections, the wine develops a fascinating and articulated bouquet. Scents of yellow flowers, cedar, ginger, apricot, aromatic herbs and white pepper as well as balsamic and mineral hints follow and intertwine giving a long progression in the glass. On the palate it is persistent, full-bodied, juicy: the fruits, herbs and spices return and express themselves with intensity. The wine is well balanced by a marked saline minerality, a right freshness and a sweet final astringency personified by a silky and delicate tannic texture.

Technical Info

Brand:Tropfltalhof

Closure:Cork

Organic Certification:Demeter - BZ-00741-AB

Country of Origin:Italy

Serving Temperature:12-14°C

Sugar Residual:1.3 g/L

Bottle Produced:1200

Drink By:2025

Wine Ageing:14 months in amphora clay vessels and 24 months in bottle.

Winemaking Style:Minimal intervention

Harvest:Hand harvested in small 15kg crates last week of August.

Winemaking:Spontaneous fermentation thanks to indigenous yeasts takes place in clay amphorae without temperature control. For the first 7 months, ferment with the skins. The refinement continues in amphora on the fine lees for another 14 months and without the addition of sulphites until just before bottling.

Viticulture:The vineyard is located 500m above sea level. The soil is rich of volcanic porphyry and calcareous dolomite skeleton.

Food Pairing:Lemon herb grilled chicken, chicken cordon bleu, sea bass with herbs, crispy skin red snapper, taramasalata (fish roe dip), rainbow trout

Reviews and Accolades

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

International Organic Award - Top Gold 99 Points

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

Tropfltalhof

Tropfltalhof, or the "House of the Dripping Valley," finds its name deeply rooted in the intrinsic nature of the place. Located in the Alps gifted region of Alto Adige, Andreas Dichristin, the custodian of this sanctuary, has spent over three decades in communion with the vines, guiding them on their journey from the vineyard to the bottle. Through the years, he has come to realize that a substantial portion of his work entails the art of observation. Biodynamics, to him, is more than a method of cultivation; it's a holistic evolution of the farmer and his estate, or "Maso." In this intricate system, man assumes a role as an integral, non-dominant part of the grand tapestry of nature. The essence of Andreas's quest is a wine infused with vibrant energy. To achieve this, he understands the paramount importance of allowing nature to take center stage, letting it unfold its narrative and revealing its secrets. In every bottle from Tropfltalhof, nature's story is told, a tale of authenticity, vitality, and a profound connection to the land.

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