{"product_id":"san-michele-appiano-appius-2021","title":"San Michele Appiano Appius 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eType of wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppius by San Michele Appiano is a white wine from South Tyrol with a Controlled Designation of Origin, born from a careful blend that combines Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon Blanc, with prolonged ageing in barrels and steel tanks. The olfactory profile reveals clear notes of \u003cstrong\u003eexotic fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e such as pineapple and papaya, combined with nuances of Williams pear and gooseberry. Delicate alpine herbs and balsamic hints enrich the entire aromatic bouquet. On the palate, it expresses a \u003cstrong\u003edense and creamy\u003c\/strong\u003e structure, supported by an elegant freshness and a decisive mineral vein, closing the tasting with a compact, \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from selected plots in the Appiano territory, within South Tyrol. The vineyards enjoy an exposure ranging from south-east to south-west, with vines reaching forty years of age. Rooted in deep \u003cstrong\u003elimestone-gravel soils\u003c\/strong\u003e of morainic origin, these plants guarantee low yields to the clear benefit of aromatic concentration. This peculiar terroir gives the wine a \u003cstrong\u003esapid and precise profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, capable of harmonising the richness of the fruit with a vibrant \u003cstrong\u003egustatory tension\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003elate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, carried out towards the end of September to collect exclusively bunches at optimal ripeness. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation take place in the cellar, the latter avoided for the Sauvignon Blanc in order to preserve its innate freshness. The wine undergoes an initial ageing in barrels, before being blended after one year. The blend then rests for three years on \u003cstrong\u003efine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in stainless steel tanks. In the glass, it reveals a straw yellow colour with golden and greenish reflections; this \u003cstrong\u003eprolonged maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e ultimately gives the sip a deep and vital harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Interesting Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the historic San Michele Appiano winery, Appius is the masterpiece of winemaker Hans Terzer. This \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e of 7,000 numbered bottles is renewed every year thanks to a unique blend. It is an excellent white wine that boasts \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally high scores\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as 98 from Henris and 96 from Decanter, capable of conveying with sublime elegance the passion of an estate founded in 1907.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Michele Appiano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47233774059691,"sku":"61915","price":166.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-michele-appiano-appius-2021_61915_1_148e7bca-15cf-44f4-9afa-ed5deeb45b13.webp?v=1788422933","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-dk\/products\/san-michele-appiano-appius-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}