Sauvignon Riserva Alto Adige DOC Mervin 2019 - Meran

The Sauvignon Blanc Riserva "Mervin" captures the essence of the sunny slopes of Cermes, situated at an altitude of 450-550 meters. The vines root themselves in sandy and clay soils, rich in humus and of morainic origin. Vinification begins with a 12-hour cold maceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation in small stainless steel and oak tanks at controlled temperatures. The wine then matures for about 5 months on the lees, developing complexity and depth. The color is a brilliant greenish-yellow, while the bouquet is exuberant, with predominant notes of elderflower and red currant. On the palate, "Mervin" is elegant and intense, with a velvety and persistent finish. The soil's minerality and ideal climatic conditions give the wine a pleasant acidity, complemented by a subtle woody note. This Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with asparagus, grilled vegetables, fish, and goat cheese, enhancing flavors with its freshness and complexity.

Denomination: Alto Adige DOC
Vintage: 2019
Dosage: Dry
Grape variety: Pinot Blanc
Region: Trentino Alto Adige (IT), Merano (BZ)
Refinement: Fermentation in barriques and small casks
Serving temperature: 8/10°C
Alcohol content: 14% vol.

This cooperative, which was founded in 1901 with a few winegrowers, evolved in 2010 through the merger of two wineries: the Burggräfler winery and the Merano winery. Today it has over 360 members who support the renovation and expansion of the cellar. The objectives have always been: the production of high quality wines, which remain faithful to their roots, the care of the vineyards, the origin of the grapes and transparency. The passion of the winemakers for their work is the secret of their wines. The winery is located in a geographically advantageous area between the mountains and the lower Val Venosta, where a vast variety of grape varieties thrive and incredibly varied and exciting wines are produced. The members are located in two decidedly different wine areas: Merano and Val Venosta. The Merano area offers a sunny, fertile and mild hilly landscape with a Mediterranean charm, while the Val Venosta is characterized by an alpine climate, often extreme, with strong temperature variations between day and night and exceptionally steep vineyards with arid soils that reach 900 meters of height. The location, the land and the climatic conditions are examined with wisdom and scrupulousness in order to identify the optimal position for each individual vine. This is how an incredibly varied and exciting repertoire of wines is born thanks to the application of the most modern technologies together with the passion of hundreds of families who make quality their absolute priority every year.