“St. Valentin” Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2023

St. Michael-Eppan | South Tyrol
Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan | Umfahrungsstr. 17/18 | IT 39057 Eppan

01151323 · 0,75 l · 37,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1986, Hans Terzer dared to take the step of vinifying a Chardonnay modelled on Burgundy, which was to set international standards. The grapes for this wine, which has been the flagship of the Sanct Valentin line ever since, come from the best single vineyards in the municipality of Eppan, situated between 450 and 550 metres above sea level on calcareous gravel soils. Warm September days, cool nights – the microclimate of the South Tyrolean mountain vineyards gives the Chardonnay the aromatic depth and structure that allow it to mature from year to year. Each parcel is vinified separately. Fermentation begins in barriques, where malolactic fermentation also takes place, followed by eleven months on the fine lees – followed by a further eight months of ageing in steel tanks to perfect the balance between fruit, wood and minerality.

Intense golden yellow with brilliant reflections. Ripe pear, pineapple and peach on the nose, with vanilla, roasted hazelnut and a hint of white pepper. Creamy texture on the palate, full-bodied yet elegant – the fresh acidity carries, the minerality of the limestone gravel lends depth. Toasted flavours and honey notes merge with subtle herbal nuances in the long, lingering final. A Chardonnay with precision and ageing potential that goes just as well with porcini mushroom ravioli as it does with fried fish, lobster, risotto with mature cheese or a tender Wiener schnitzel – a versatile companion for fine cuisine that also shines as a soloist. SUPERIORE.DE

"Open, slightly toasty, then also noticeably creamy with hints of yellow fruit. Present, powerful, spicy and juicy." Weinwisser

"The Chardonnay Sanct Valentin 2023 opens with an airy freshness, in which crushed pears mingle with savoury herbs and stone dust. Its soft texture is soothing, with contrasting mineral and citrus fruit flavours. The long, salty finish leaves a sour flavour that tickles the cheeks and makes the mouth water." Vinous