Originally from France, this grape variety was brought to South Tyrol about 100 years ago but only much more recently to the Valle Isarco. The porphyry-rich, warm, frost-protected soils of the lower Valle Isarco with their SE exposure confer to this wine the characteristics that have made it one of the noblest among white wines.


GRAPE VARIETY Sauvignon Blanc
SUPPORT SYSTEM pergola or free-standing espalier Guyot
AVERAGE YIELD 90 q/ha

FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION 2004
MEAN ANNUAL OUTPUT 12,000 bottles
AGEING CAPACITY 2–3 years
PRODUCTION AREA Renon
ALTITUDE 450 m
VINTAGE TIME beginning of September, hand–picked

CHARACTERISTICS slightly aromatic white wine
COLOUR yellow with greenish hues
NOSE intense, with scents of nettle and of blackcurrant
TASTE dry, rounded, typical
SERVING TEMPERATURE 10–12 °C
MATCHINGS asparagus, snails, poached or grilled fish; ideal as an aperitif