{"product_id":"2024-kurtatsch-sauvignon-blanc-alto-adige-doc","title":"2024 Kurtatsch Sauvignon Blanc Kofl – Alto Adige DOC","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction area:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlto Adige, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e750 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 450 – 600 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard age:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 years, on average\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esandy - and gravelly soil, rich in dolomite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKofl, in the Alpine area of German-speakers, means \"mountain knoll\". The proximity of these steep slopes to the westerly mountain range guarantees an early sunset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe evening fall winds provide for important cooling of the delicate grapes. Penon- Kofl vineyards with its high-altitude, steep vineyards (450-600m) in mineral-rich, sandy, gravelly Dolomite soils constitute the ideal terroir for Sauvignons with long potential for ageing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-harvested. Briefly cold maceration, controlled temperature fermentation on selected yeasts in stainless steel tank. Aged on fine lees for texture in Slavonian oak casks or concrete tanks for 9 to 12 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Exotic fruits, gooseberry and kiwi, along with sage and elderflowers. Medium-bodied, lively with good concentration. Dynamics and power unite in an impressive way. Mineral backbone gives KOFL additional complexity and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for aperitif, with green spring vegetables, such \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas asparagus, fresh river fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling 91\/100 points (2024)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Spectator 89\/100 points (2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Enthusiast 91\/100 points (2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinum 90\/100 points (2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Suckling 91\/100 points (2023)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lenoo ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628432572586,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/0241\/6042\/files\/sauvignon-alto-adige-doc-kofl-2023-kurtasch.webp?v=1768129267","url":"https:\/\/lenoowine.com\/products\/2024-kurtatsch-sauvignon-blanc-alto-adige-doc","provider":"LENOO Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}