Hochkofler
Riesling
Südtirol • Alto Adige DOC
Introduced to Alto Adige by Archduke John of Austria in the 19th cen- tury, Riesling is one of the most elegant and refined white wines. In contrast to their German forebears, Rieslings in Alto Adige are usually fermented dry, i.e. without any residual sugar.
| Grape variety | Riesling |
| Cultivating area | Slopes around Bolzano and the Isarco Valley at 500 meters a.s.l. |
| Harvest date | Beginning to middle of October |
| Vinification | The carefully selected grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Stainless steel is also used for maturation to keep the wine fresh and crisp. |
| Tasting notes | Color: greenish to pale yellow Aroma: fruity aromas of peach und apricot, delicately floral, slightly ethereal Taste: dry, elegant, fresh with a pleasant acidity, lively |
| Food pairing | Fish and crustaceans, poultry, goat’s cheese and vegetarian dishes |
| Alcohol | 13 % vol* |
| Residual sugar | 3,5 g/l* |
| Waste separation | Capsule: C/ALU 90 Metal/Aluminium Bottle Stop: FOR 51 Cork Bottle: GL 71 Glass Check your municipality‘s waste collection system |
* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly
