Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC (2023) - Cantina Tramin
Cantina Tramin's vineyards lie between 350 and 550 m in altitude, on very breezy slopes with wide temperature swings. The style is classic Alto Adige, with no use of barriques, focusing on aromatic clarity and mineral tension.
Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC (2023) - Cantina Tramin
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Termeno
Appellation: Alto Adige DOC
Grape variety: Sauvignon blanc
Vintage: 2023
Winery: Cantina Tramin
Alcohol: 13
The appellation: Alto Adige DOC
Alto Adige DOC (Südtirol DOC in German) is one of the most prestigious and best-known appellations in Italy for the production of top-quality white and red wines. Established in 1975, this DOC covers the entire winegrowing territory of the autonomous province of Bolzano and forms a mosaic of micro-areas and grape varieties, characterised by varying altitudes, wide temperature swings and complex soils. The strength of Alto Adige DOC lies in its extraordinary variety and in its ability to express freshness, elegance and aromatic precision, in both whites and reds.
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Who makes it: Cantina Tramin
Founded in 1898, Cantina Tramin is one of the oldest winegrowing cooperatives of Alto Adige, based at Termeno (Tramin), the historic home of Gewürztraminer. Today it brings together around 160 winegrowing families, farming a total of 270 hectares with care and respect.Tramin stands out for a philosophy based on: Collective work and artisan care Respect for the land and for local varieties Sustainable production, with attention to biodiversityThe aim is to make wines of precision and identity, able to tell the story of the land with elegance and longevity.
Find out more about Cantina TraminThe vine of Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC
Sauvignon blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most famous and widely planted white grape varieties in the world, known for its fresh, aromatic and vibrant wines. Native to France, and in particular to the Loire Valley and Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc has spread to many wine regions, adapting to different climates and soils while always keeping its unmistakable personality.
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Termeno
Termeno, also known by its German name of Tramin, is one of the most celebrated wine villages of Alto Adige / Südtirol, along the Wine Route between Bolzano and Cortaccia.This small village is the cradle of Gewürztraminer, one of the most appreciated aromatic varieties in the world, which takes its name from Termeno itself. Thanks to sunny slopes rising to 400-500 metres in altitude, limestone-clay and porphyry soils, and an Alpine-Mediterranean climate with wide temperature swings, the wines of Termeno are known for aromatic concentration, freshness and mineral finesse.
Find out more about TermenoClimate: Continental
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Montagne
Profile of Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC
Primary aromas: Elderflower, nettle, gooseberry, citrus (lime, grapefruit) and green pepper and sage
Secondary aromas: Spicy notes (paprika, aromatic herbs) and mineral and vegetal hints
Tasting notes: The Sauvignon 2023 from Cantina Tramin is an aromatic, vertical white. In the mouth it is snappy, fresh and savoury, with taut acidity and great clarity. The finish is citrussy and lingering, with returns of herbs and white-fleshed fruit. A modern but very site-driven wine, perfect at the table.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Smooth, slender |
| Acidity | High, vibrant |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Medium–long, with a citrussy and herbaceous finish |
| Colour | Bright greenish yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Light–medium |
Winemaking methods used for Alto Adige Sauvignon DOC
Soft pressing
Soft pressing is a gentle winemaking technique, used to extract the must from the grapes with the least possible pressure. This method makes it possible to obtain a high-quality must, free of excessive phenolic or tannic substances, ideal for producing elegant white, rosé and red wines.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
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In stainless steel
Ageing in stainless steel is a winemaking practice aimed at preserving the freshness, aromatic integrity and varietal purity of the wine. It is used above all for white, rosé and young red wines, but also for light, easy-drinking reds that do not require maturation in wood. Stainless steel vessels are inert and impermeable to oxygen, so they do not interact with the wine: this makes it possible to bring out the fruity, floral and mineral component of the grape and of the terroir.
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