St. Michael-Eppan
Chardonnay – 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
| Chardonnay | Chardonnay | Planted 1985 – 2010 | Limestone gravel & moraine debris |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards at 400 – 500 meters in Eppan and Kaltern
- Soils: Limestone gravel and moraine debris
- Training systems: Pergola and Guyot
- Vine age: 5 – 30 years
- Exposure: Southeast to Southwest
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested early – mid September
- Fermented and partial malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Winemaker's Notes
Bright yellow color with glints of green. Fruity aromas of ripe apple, melon and banana. Fresh juicy and persistent.
The terrace wine for summer evenings. Pairs well with starters such as porcini carpaccio, light cuisine and “pasta fredda” – the Italian pasta salad.
Wine Summary
100% Chardonnay; alcohol: 13.5%; soils: limestone gravel and moraine debris; vineyards 400 – 500 meters in Eppan and Kaltern; hand harvested in early – mid September; fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks.
Technical Information
- 100% Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- TA: 5.5 g/L
- Yield: 70 hl/ha
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 |