{"product_id":"san-michele-appiano-fallwind-sauvignon-2025","title":"San Michele Appiano Fallwind Sauvignon 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fallwind Sauvignon from San Michele Appiano is a still white wine with the Alto Adige controlled designation of origin (DOC) that enhances the essence of \u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e, with fermentation and ageing in steel. It presents to the eye with a bright light yellow colour enriched by green reflections, releasing a clear aromatic bouquet in which \u003cstrong\u003enotes of pineapple and elderflower\u003c\/strong\u003e, gooseberry and delicate hints of honey stand out. On the palate, a \u003cstrong\u003efresh minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges, defining a balanced and refreshing profile. This taut sip ensures a \u003cstrong\u003eclean taste profile\u003c\/strong\u003e and a linear persistence, offering an extremely satisfying drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the vineyards of Appiano Monte and the Oltradige area, in South Tyrol, where \u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e has found its ideal home since the 1980s. The rows, situated between 480 and 550 metres in altitude with south-east exposure, take root in \u003cstrong\u003egravelly and limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. This particular geological composition accentuates the mineral expression and aromatic clarity of the fruit. The microclimate is constantly cooled by the \u003cstrong\u003eFallwind katabatic winds\u003c\/strong\u003e, mountain breezes that ensure a \u003cstrong\u003evibrant ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes and bestow a marked tension upon the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines, Guyot-trained and aged between 10 and 30 years, offer calibrated yields of 60 hl\/ha to preserve quality. At the end of September, the \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e of the bunches takes place, which is fundamental to protect the aromatic integrity of the raw material. Fermentation and subsequent \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e take place entirely in steel tanks until the end of February. This careful production process enhances the freshness of the fruit, ensuring an immediate \u003cstrong\u003estructural balance\u003c\/strong\u003e and a dynamic drinkability that does not require decanting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced to Oltradige in the 1980s, Sauvignon Blanc finds its ultimate expression in the vineyards of San Michele Appiano. The vines grow on gravelly and limestone soils, cooled by the \u003cstrong\u003eFallwind\u003c\/strong\u003e downdrafts, which lend the grapes an extraordinary vivacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"San Michele Appiano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47233774190763,"sku":"61919","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/san-michele-appiano-fallwind-sauvignon-2025_61919_1_8ae0cf52-165a-4510-90c9-a0a800580ace.webp?v=1788283426","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/san-michele-appiano-fallwind-sauvignon-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}