RAIN Riesling 2018
In the middle of the 19th century, Riesling was introduced to Alto Adige by Archduke John, who found ideal conditions for the grape variety around Magrè. Today, mainly as a result of climate change, it is cultivated at higher elevations, above 600 meters (1960 feet) above sea-level. With its extremely steep slope, a south-southeast exposure and the glacial deposit soils, the Rain vineyard in Penone offers the perfect terroir for Riesling.
ORIGIN
Penone, Magré, Valle d'lsarco. 250 to 570 metres a.s.l.
(820 -1,870 feet)
SOIL
Soils in Penone are sandy, gravely and morenic,
gravely soils with high content of limestone in Magré,
vulcanic soil in Valle d'lsarco
VINIFICATION
On the lees in stainless steel %nks (approximately 6
months).
Fermentation: temperature control in stainless steel tanks
BEST TO BE DRUNK
Best to be drunk: 2-6 years
COLOR
Bright straw-yellow with a green shimmer
AROMA
Semi-aromatic, pronounced, ripe fruits (apricot, preach), floral
FLAVOUR
Medium bodied, elegant, lively, dry
FOOD
With starters, all kind of seafood and shellfish, white
meats and poultry