St. Michael-Eppan - Appius 2019
- Producer
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Blend
60% Chardonnay
13% Pinot Blanc
15% Pinot Gris
12% Sauvignon Blanc - Country Italy
- Region Trentino-Alto-Adige
- Appellation Alto Adige
- UPC 0 15643 63274 7
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Item# 83512-19/3PK
James Suckling
94pt
Vinous Media
92pt
Appellation
Alto Adige Doc.
Age of vines
25 to 40 years.
Background
With its tenth edition, "APPIUS" is crowned the cult wine of the
St. Michael-Eppan winery. The 2019 vintage was blessed with an
ideal summer and autumn, allowing Hans Terzer to create a new
masterpiece. The impressive cuvee is characterised by a broad
range of aromas, exquisite light reflections and clarity, but above all
by an exceptional complexity and elegance.
Food pairing
Excellent accompaniment to strong fish dishes
such as turbot or monkfish. Goes well with mushroom
and truffle dishes, fine white meat and game.
Also wonderful with creamy and mature cheeses. Serve between 8 to 10 degrees Celcius.
Harvest
End of September to early October.
Tasting notes
On the palate ithere is a distinct intensity and richness;
straightforward and direct, precise and well defined, solid
and compact when drinking. Softness and acidity balance in
perfect harmony. The Chardonnay grapes provide an extraordinary aromatic
abundance of tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, papaya).
Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc are evidenced by echoes of
white-fleshed fruits such as quince and Williams pear.
Vinification
Placed in barrique-tonneaux for alcoholic and malolactic
fermentation (except Sauvignon). Assemblage takes place
after one year, followed by another three years
of maturation in stainless-steel tanks with fine yeast.
