Hofstatt

Alto Adige Pinot Bianco DOC ²⁰¹⁸

About this wine

The hamlet of Hofstatt lies above the village of Kurtatsch. Cooling fall winds in the evening provide for great temperature swings between day and night and create an ideal, breezy microclimate.

The mineral-rich structure of dolomite, quartz, mica and clay minerals is still visible in house or dry masonry walls in this hamlet and characterizes this extraordinary single site wine HOFSTATT. In the glass, it shines with delicate apple and pear, ripe lime and lemon balm aromas. On the palate, these are accompanied by discreet notes of Alpine flowers and herbs. The straightforward wine gains smooth texture through its ageing in large oak barrels, rounding out the lively acidity.
HOFSTATT: the all-rounder.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Vinification	Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks - ageing on the fine lees in large oak barrels for 9 months
Alcohol	14,0 % by vol.
Total acidity	6,1 g/l
Residual sugar	1,8 g/l
Yield per hectare	55 hl
Optimum maturity	2-5 years
Method of cultivation	sustainable
Bottle sizes	0,75 l & 1,5 l

Terroir

Kurtatsch - Hofstatt, 500-650 m a.s.l., east, steep slope
great day/night temperature difference
Sandy and gravelly soil with dolomite, quartz, mica and clay minerals

Awards

2018
- Wine Enthusiast
  
  90/100 points
2017
- Jancisrobinson.com
  
  17,0 points
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  
  91+/100 points
2016
- Vinous
  
  92/100 points
2015
- Jancisrobinson.com
  
  17,0 points
2014
- Decanter World Wine Awards
  
  91/100 points