Ina's wine tip of the month: 2015 Winkl Sauvignon DOC from Cantina Terlan

In collaboration with vinoa.de, Germany's largest wine search engine, we regularly present delicious, uncomplicated wines on Idee für mich. The selection is made by vinoa wine expert Ina Finn, author of the book "Weinwissen - In zwei Tagen zum Weinkenner". She has been an independent sommelier and wine consultant for over 15 years. With her company Ina Finn Weinkonzepte and her own event space, Villa Verde, she regularly gives courses for wine beginners and connoisseurs in Hamburg.

via Jessica

06/01/2016, 11:06

Wine tip of the month: 2015 Winkl Sauvignon from Cantina Terlan

The patio weather is really on its way. But what should THE perfect terrace wine be like? It shouldn't be too powerful. It should have a wonderfully summery bouquet and a refreshing acidity. It should be easy to enjoy on its own, but it should also be able to accompany light summer cuisine. At the same time, it shouldn't be too hard on the wallet, so that you might feel like opening a second bottle with friends and family. I can think of one particular wine that meets all these requirements - the Sauvignon Blanc Winkl from Cantina Terlan.

Profile

Wine: 2015 Winkl Sauvignon DOC
Winemaker: Cantina Terlan
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2015
Region: Alto Adige, Italy
Soil: sandy, stony, permeable soils
Ideal drinking temperature: 8 degrees Celsius
Award: DOC - Denominazione di Origine Controllata
Price: from € 11.99 / bottle

The wine

Sauvignon Blanc is more of a "casual" grape variety with a large fan base. It is less capricious than many a Riesling or Chardonnay. You can rely on a Sauvignon Blanc of good origin. The grapes ripen wonderfully in the warm South Tyrolean porphyry soil in the vineyards around Terlan, producing a particularly fine terrace wine.
Once sniffed in the glass, you are immediately seduced - wonderfully fruity notes of passion fruit, apricot and gooseberry, but also floral notes of herbs such as mint and elderflower. You really wanted to bite into the wine. The palate is just as fruity with crisp acidity and a pleasant length. The subtle mineral notes in particular give the wine a fine freshness.

The winemaker and the region

South Tyrol is the region in Italy where there are still many cooperatives. They are known for producing wines of extremely high quality. This includes Cantina Terlan, which was founded in 1893 and is one of the leading wineries in South Tyrol. Today it has 143 members, who together cultivate 165 hectares of vineyards in the best locations.
South Tyrol itself is known to many as a tourist destination and is very popular with us Germans. It is also unique that you can experience so much in one region, whether winter vacation or summer vacation with hiking. Always under the protection of the Alps. Mild climate. South Tyrol also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine. Viticulture has a long tradition and offers a wide range of wines from the diverse soils and microclimates.

Perfect with

Asparagus dishes, goat's cheese, smoked salmon, summer salads with a subtle vinaigrette and sushi

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