Description

Decanter 97 pts / JS 96 pts / Vinum 96 pts / Ian d'Agata 95 pts

"Distinctly pronounced aromas of fennel, white pepper and smoky flowers caress the nose and lead to an inviting palate characterised by almonds, underpinned by a lively acidity reminiscent of lemon zest and a salty note. Promising." Decanter

"A reserved wine with pronounced aromas of lemons, lemon leaves, fresh blossoms and minerals. Medium to full-bodied, with density, body, a silky texture and a lively acidity. A leafy finish with the vibrancy of stone fruit." James Suckling

"Wonderfully crisp, with quite pronounced salty fruit and a spicy note reminiscent of cedar and a hint of pine nuts. An exceptionally clear and precise nose. A Pinot Blanc that's a powerhouse, yet endowed with the very best of manners! The freshness and straightforward, very juicy acidity are simply superb. The balance of power and structure, with subtle yeasty and delicately bitter notes, is impressive. Magnificent." Vinum

Vorberg – the name gives away its location: on the steep southern slopes of the Tschöggelberg, at altitudes between 450 and 650 metres, a Pinot Blanc thrives that reveals the full potential of this famous South Tyrolean grape variety. The stony, sandy-loam soils, formed from weathered porphyry, with their high quartz content and slightly acidic pH levels, characterise a terroir of extremes: high water permeability, limited nutrient availability and naturally low yields. This microstress elicits unique, terroir-specific polyphenols from the vines. Hand-harvested, gently pressed as whole bunches, followed by natural sedimentation. Slow fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in large oak casks (70 and 30 hl), followed by partial malolactic fermentation and 12 months' ageing on the fine lees in traditional wooden casks.