“St. Valentin” Chardonnay Alto Adige DOC 2024

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

01151324 · 0,75 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1986, Hans Terzer took the bold step of vinifying a Chardonnay in the Burgundian style, a wine that was to set international standards. The grapes for this wine, which has since become the flagship of the Sanct Valentin range, come from the finest 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 lends the Chardonnay that aromatic depth and structure which allow it to mature year after year. Each plot is vinified separately. Fermentation begins in barriques, where malolactic fermentation also takes place, followed by eleven months on the fine lees – only then is the blend assembled, followed by a further eight months' ageing in stainless-steel tanks to perfect the balance between fruit, oak and minerality.

An intense golden yellow with brilliant highlights. The bouquet offers ripe pear, pineapple and peach, alongside vanilla, toasted hazelnut and a hint of white pepper. Creamy on the palate, full-bodied yet elegant – the fresh acidity provides structure, whilst the minerality of the limestone gravel lends depth. Toasted aromas and honeyed notes blend with subtle herbal nuances in final long, lingering final. An impressive Chardonnay with precision and ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ripe for a chardonnay, with aromas of yellow melon, roses and exotic mangoes. Medium-bodied with weight and silkiness on the palate. Moderate to refreshing acidity and a super-polished, slightly toasty finish." James Suckling