Other Zones in Alto Adige/Südtiroler DOC
Other Zones in Trentino-Alto Adige
Wine: White wine
Taste: Dry
Volume: Medium
Min. alcohol: 11%
Storage potential: No saving potential
Alto Adige Riesling Italico DOC, or Südtirol/Südtiroler Welchriesling DOC is a greenish to light straw yellow white wine, with a delicate and interesting scent. The taste is dry and full-bodied with a light body.
The basic grape is Riesling Italico (85-100%), with the permitted addition of local white grapes (0-15%).
A Riserva type is also available, the wine being aged for minimum 2 years, starting with October 1st of the harvesting year. The minimum alcohol content is 11.5%.
The wine is available as “Passito” or “Vendemmia Tardiva” (late harvest), where the grapes are dried into raisins before pressing. Both types are always semi-sweet or sweet, rich and harmonious. The “Passito” type has 16% alcohol content, whereas the “Vendemmia Tardiva” 13.5%.
Both types must age until at least June 1st of the year following the harvest before being released onto the market.
If the label mentions “Vigna” (Gewächs or Wachstum), followed by the name of a place, it refers to a specific vineyard area or a “micro zone”.
The wine pairs well with light antipasti, vegetable risotto and soft cheeses.
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