“Renaissance” Weißburgunder Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2022

Markus Prackwieser Gump Hof | South Tyrol
Markus Prackwieser Gump Hof | Völser Strasse 11 | IT 39050 Völs am Schlern

01220722 · 0,75 l · 64,00 €/l4 units available
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Pinot Blanc – south Tyrol’s premier wine. It is not without reason that this grape variety is regarded as the ‘number one among South Tyrolean white wines’, and Markus Prackwieser elevates it to a level that few can match with his Renaissance Pinot Blanc Riserva. Once again, it is the philosophy of the great Renaissance masters that serves as the inspiration here: universal skill, perfection in detail, timeless beauty. Only in the very best years, when the terroir reveals its greatest expressiveness, does this wine come into being – a work of art that takes two years to mature to perfection. The grapes come from the steepest plots of the Gump Hof, where calcareous moraines lie atop solid quartz porphyry and the vines, at altitudes of 400 to 550 metres, are exposed to the whims of the wind. After gentle pressing, the must ferments entirely in large tonneaux. Then comes the period that sets this wine apart from all others: twelve months in large wooden casks on the first lees, a further ten months in steel tanks on the fine lees, followed by at least one year’s bottle ageing before release. This patient ageing process, lasting over two years, lends the wine that extra smoothness, depth and finesse that distinguishes true greatness from the rest.

In the glass, it appears a luminous golden yellow – more mature and fuller than its Sauvignon counterpart. The bouquet unfolds with delicate aromas of pear, apple and almond blossom, complemented by white peach, grapefruit and an elegant herbal spice with subtle woody notes. On the palate, its true character is revealed: lovely body without heaviness, a harmonious balance between freshness and fullness, and elegant acidity that supports the wine without dominating it. The finish is long and mineral – a terrificwine to accompany poultry, fish dishes and seafood, particularly creamy risotto with scallops. This is a world-class Pinot Blanc – a wine with the aspirations of a red, best served in a large Burgundy glass after sufficient aeration. SUPERIORE.DE

"Great wines don't just fill your glass, they expand your understanding of what wine can be. The Barthenau vineyard has been teaching that lesson for generations, and this vintage speaks with particular clarity. Wild flowers and ripe orchard fruits gain extraordinary focus in the mountain air, while the palate builds from richness to precision with remarkable grace. Each layer reveals something new: spice notes deepen, minerals emerge, complexity unfolds. A wine that makes you realize why people dedicate their lives to working with special sites." Wine Enthusiast