St. Michael-Eppan
Pinot Grigio Anger – 2018
Region: Italy - Alto Adige
St. Michael-Eppan
The innovative winery situated along the Wine Route, is considered one of the best wineries in South Tyrol and Italy. St. Michael Eppan Winery, with its 355 members, 350 hectares of vineyard and 2.5 million bottles sold every year, has become renowned worldwide. The “Sanct Valentin“ label alone is enough to thrill wine lovers and connoisseurs.
Grapes / Soils
| Pinot Gris | Age of vines is 10-30 years | Limestone gravel |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Depending on the soil and microclimate, Pinot Gris varieties from a simple everyday wine all the way up to absolute top growths. The warm, sun-exposed vineyards of the Anger sites, with their loamy limestone gravels soils, are a textbook example. The Anger Alto Adige Pinot Grigio has a noble structure, nice balance and fine acidity – making it an absolute pleasure to drink.
- Sites – various vineyards near the village center of St. Michael (400-430 m)
- Exposure – South, southeast
- Soil – Limestone gravel
- Training System – Guyot
- Yield – 60 hl/ha
Harvest Notes
- Harvest – early to mid September
- Fermentation and malolactic fermentation – 70% in stainless-steel tanks, 30% in oak barrels
- Both portions are combined in March
Winemaker's Notes
- Color – Pale yellow with a slightly green shimmer
- Nose – Ripe pear and honeydew melon
- Taste – Creamy
- Pairing – goes well with fish and fish soup, guinea fowl breast or veal fillet
- Storage Potential – 4-5 years
Wine Summary
- Made from Pinot Gris grapes.
- Vine age – 10 to 30 years.
- Grown on soils of limestone gravel.
- Fermented in 70% stainless steel, 30% oak barrels.
Technical Information
- Varietal – Pinot Gris
- Alcohol Content – 14%
- Acidity- 5.5 g/l
Reviews
91 Points
A white with sliced green-apple, lemon and pear character. Medium body. Crisp finish. Creamy texture. Drink now.
jamessuckling.com, June, 2019
90 Points
Pale straw. The delicate nose hints at pear and yellow apple. Then more concentrated and deep in the mouth, offering flavors of pear, yellow apple, balsamic oils and herbs. Finishes clean and mineral, with nice persistence.
Vinous - Ian D'Agata, February, 2020
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Alto Adige |
| Appellation(s) | Alto Adige |
| Proprietors | 350 growers |
| Founded | 1907 |
| Winemaker | Hans Terzer |
| Annual Production | 40,000 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable, organic, biodynamic |