Sonntaler

Alto Adige Schiava DOC Alte Reben ²⁰²²

About this wine

Schiava SONNTALER unites our oldest vineyards. The vines are between 60 and 90 years old.

Old vines produce inherently lower and therefore higher quality yields. Traditionally, SONNTALER is an assemblage of different Schiava varieties. Ideal terroir and traditional ageing in large wooden barrels result in a wine with complex aromas of raspberries, wild strawberries, cherries and redcurrants. Its elegant, lean body is gripping on the palate. Fine-grained tannins give the smooth fruitiness typical for the variety a long, hearty finish.
SONNTALER: the classic one.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Variety	Schiava
Vinification	Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, malolactic fermentation and ageing in large oak barrels
Alcohol	12,5 % by vol.
Total acidity	4,9 g/l
Residual sugar	1,7 g/l
Yield per hectare	75 hl
Optimum maturity	2-4 years
Method of cultivation	sustainable
Bottle sizes	0,75 l

Terroir

300-400 m a.sl., east, slope
Great day/night temperature difference
Red sandy, loamy soil with dolomite, porphyry and clay minerals

Awards

2022
- James Suckling
  
  91/100 points
2020
- Vinibuoni d'Italia
  
  Golden Star
- Vernatsch Cup
  
  Schiava of the year
- James Suckling
  
  90/100 points
2019
- Gault & Millau
  
  Excellent
- Italian Wine Report by Tom Hyland
  
  92/100 points
- Blue Lifestyle
  
  91/100 points
- Vinibuoni d'Italia
  
  Golden Star
- Wine & Spirits
  
  91/100 points
- Vernatsch Cup
  
  Schiava of the year
2018
- James Suckling
  
  91/100 points
- Tim Atkin
  
  93/100 points
- Jancisrobinson.com
  
  16,5 points - Good Value
2017
- Vinibuoni d'Italia
  
  4 stars - Corona
2016
- Decanter World Wine Awards
  
  91/100 points