Südtiroler Weißburgunder Riserva KLASER Salamander

Food pairings
Our Pinot Blanc Riserva is an outstanding companion to flavorsome starters, tartares and light meats and poultry.

Vinification:
The wine reaches the initial maturity stage following fermentation of the must in 500 l oak barrels and 12 months aging on the lees in wood. It then spends another six months on the lees in stainless steel tanks. The combination of best quality grapes and the long period spent on the lees is the key to the longevity of our Pinot Blanc.

Grapes:
Pinot Blanc

Age of vines:
30 years

Site:
Kardatsch, 550 metres above sea level

Soil:
calcareous gravel

Vine training:
spurred cordon training system, near-natural integrated production.

Serving temperature:
12° – 14°C

Description

A wine of true refinement. A product of the very best terroir and near-natural cultivation carefully matured. Complex on the nose and full on the palate. Golden yellow like the fire salamander.

Tatsing notes:
Color: golden yellow
Aroma: highly complex play of aromas with notes of
red apples, Williams pear and melon with restrained
underlying notes of wood.
Taste: powerful on the palate with a harmonious body;
fresh mineral aftertaste.

Grapes: 100% Pinot Blanc

Age of Grapes: 25 – 30 years

Position:
Kardatsch, 550 metres above sea level

Ground: lime crushed stones

Training-system: pin-cordon

Wine growing:
the must ferment in oak barrels of 500 litres. After the fermentation the wine is kept in wood to ferment for 12 months.

Food recommendation:
this wine fits with sustaining starters, and is also excellent as a companion for main course from light meat.

Serving temperature: 12° – 14°C

Description

gold-yellow colour; expressed complex flavour with red apple, pear Williams Christ and melon, supported with a light note of wood. Intensive wine with a balanced body and fresh taste at the end.