St. Michael-Eppan
Chardonnay – 2017
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
| Chardonnay | Planted 1985 – 2010 | Limestone gravel & moraine debris |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Up until the late 1970’s, Pinot Blanc and smaller proportions of Chardonnay were mostly vinified in mixed composition as Pinot Blanc. In 1982, Chardonnay was vinified as a varietal wine for the first time in South Tyrol by St. Michael-Eppan Winery, and has experienced an enormous boom. It is wonderfully juicy and inviting, with long-lasting persistence.
- Yield: 70 hl/ha
- Age of vines: 5 to 30 years
- Sites: Vineyards at medium altitudes (400-500 m) in Eppan and Kaltern
- Exposure: Southeast and southwest
- Soil: Limestone gravel and moraine debris
Training system: Pergola and Guyot
Harvest Notes
- Harvest: From early to mid September, harvest and selection of grapes by hand
- Vinification: Fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks
Winemaker's Notes
- Color: Bright yellow with glints of green
- Nose: Fruity aromas of ripe apple, melon and bananas
- Taste: Fresh, juicy and persistent
- Serving temperature: 8 to 10 degrees
- Storage potential: 2 to 3 years
Wine Summary
- Made from Chardonnay grapes.
- Vine age – planted 1985 – 2010.
- Grown on soils of limestone gravel & moraine debris.
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Technical Information
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
- Acidity: 5.4 g/L
- Variety: Chardonnay
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 |