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Colterenzio Sauvignon 'Lafoa,' Alto Adige 2020
Cantina Colterenzio
Fermentation
Crushed, brief soak and pressing; juice decanted; ~50% fermented in stainless steel and ~50% in oak (standard barrels/barriques); final blend aged ~8 months on fine lees
Variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Farming
Sustainable
Aging
~8 months on fine lees (half oak, half steel fermentation)
Soil
Sandy soils with gravely morainal deposits (Lafóa vineyards)
Age of Vines
Overview
Clean, concentrated floral nose with elder and acacia flowers, hint of sage and light oak spice; fresh with rounded fruit and crisp finish.
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