Kettmeir Pinot Bianco

White vinification with brief maceration on the skins at low temperatures to optimise extraction of the aromas, fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 14-15°C.

ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES
Pale straw-yellow colour with an intense, reasonably aromatic nose showing notes of nutmeg, nettle and white peach. Fresh, full, agreeable, lengthy palate.

Data sheet
GRAPES
Muller Thurgau

PRODUCTION AREA
High slopes in the zone of Soprabolzano

ALTITUDE
400 - 700 m (1312 - 2,300 ft.) above sea level

SOIL TYPOLOGY
Limestone and of porphyric origin

BREEDING SYSTEM
Simple pergola

PLANT DENSITY
3,500-4,000 vines per hectare (1,415 - 1,620 per acre)

PERIOD OF HARVEST
End of September, beginning of October

ALCOHOL CONTENT
12,50 % vol.

SERVING TEMPERATURE
8 - 10°C (46 - 50°F)

RECOMMENDED GLASS
Medium tulip wine glass, narrrowing at the rim

DURATION
2 years

Region Description

One of the most fascinating of Italy’s wine regions this is also one of the most beautiful, comprising the northern half of a long, narrow valley stretching up from Verona. Most of the Alto Adige winemakers are Germanic, and there are strong political ties to Austria. Although most of the wine produced here is red, using Lagrein, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, the whites of Alto Adige get the most attention.