Description

Alois Lageder Versalto Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC 2020

92pts – Wine Advocate

This wine is a product of the interaction of geological, microclimatic and cultural contrasts. The grapes come partly from Pochi on the eastern side of the Val d’Adige and partly from sites across the valley in Penone above Magrè. In either case, the vineyards are located at about 500 meters (1650 feet) above sea level and offer optimum conditions for the grape variety.

WINE STORY

Pinot Bianco is a grape that has been cultivated in Alto Adige since the mid-19th century and is one of the main wine varieties cultivated in the region today. Fruit from four distinctive vineyard sites is used to produce “Versalto,” the highest expression of Pinot Bianco in the winery’s Compositions line. Thewine is a product of the interaction of geological, microclimatic and cultural contrasts as each of the vineyards have differences in soil type, altitude, climate and trellis systems. The Aspmair and Leisterhof vineyards are both near Merano in Northern Alto Adige, Palma is in Penone on the western side of the valley, and Uccelli is in Pochi, located on the eastern side of the valley. Spontaneous fermentation took place in large cask and the wine was then aged in oak casks for six months prior to bottling.

• Appellation: Alto Adige DOC
• Grape: pinot bianco 100%
• Alcohol: 12%
• Drink from: 2022/2025
• Serve at: 8/10 °C
• Perfect for: Dinner with friends
• Type: White
• Pairing: Crustaceans, Fish-based main dishes, Fish-based pasta or rice dishes, Poultry
• Region: Trentino-alto adige