{"product_id":"falkenstein-pinot-bianco-weissburgunder-2022","title":"Falkenstein Pinot Bianco Weissburgunder 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFalkenstein's Pinot Bianco is a \u003cstrong\u003estill dry white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, a true expression of Alto Adige. It displays an intense straw yellow hue, releasing aromas of apple, pear, white flowers, citrus fruits and saline notes. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003erich and enveloping structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by a crisp acidity and a \u003cstrong\u003epronounced mineral backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e that leads to a long and expressive finish. This innate elegance makes it excellent with fish carpaccio, grilled river fish, shellfish and roast poultry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Pinot Bianco originates in Val Venosta, a mountainous area characterised by challenging \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e. The steep, rocky vineyards, situated over six hundred metres above sea level with extreme slopes, require exclusively manual work. The roots delve into \u003cstrong\u003eschist soils dominated by phyllite\u003c\/strong\u003e, imparting the typical savoury tension to the glass. The \u003cstrong\u003ecool and dry microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e, with strong sunlight and marked temperature variations, ensures grapes with perfect aromatic purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Falkenstein winery adopts measured vinification methods to enhance the varietal. After careful selection, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in \u003cstrong\u003elarge acacia barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for a slow and steady evolution. This is followed by \u003cstrong\u003eten months of maturation on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in the same barrels, a stage that enriches the softness without masking the primary aromas. A further \u003cstrong\u003etwelve months of bottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the process, delivering a deep, harmonious sip with marked personality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1995 in Naturno, the family-run \u003cstrong\u003eFalkenstein\u003c\/strong\u003e winery is dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e in Val Venosta, manually tending vineyards on steep, schistose soils at over 600 metres above sea level. Their deep respect for the environment continues in the atmospheric cellar carved into the rock, where only minimal and essential interventions are made. This 2022 Pinot Bianco matures on the lees in \u003cstrong\u003elarge acacia barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and rests for a year in the bottle. A wine with a vibrant character, it was awarded 91 points by James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Falkenstein (Franz Pratzner)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44849502847147,"sku":"54936","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/falkenstein-pinot-bianco-weissburgunder-2022_54936_1_2ab3b8b7-b1c2-4a82-9248-29865c13cea1.webp?v=1773756877","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-se\/products\/falkenstein-pinot-bianco-weissburgunder-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}