Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Deion: Brilliant golden yellow in colour with an intense aroma reminiscent of ripe tropical fruits such as papaya and kiwi, as well as elderflower; full-bodied on the palate, succulent , elegant and tangy, long with hints of honey on the finish.
Vineyard site: The Liebenaich manor at Terlan, a warm, south-facing site which produces completely ripe, golden-yellow grapes.
Soils: Clay mixed with sand and eroded porphyry.
Harvest period: Early September: only the very healthiest, ripest fruit goes into this wine.
Winemaking: The grapes are crushed, after which the juice is chilled and left in contact with the skins (cold macerated) for a day, after which the fermentation begins using yeasts which occur naturally in the vineyard and continues in casks of 300, 400 and 500 litres. After malolactic fermentation the wine is matured for 10 months in cask during which fine lees are occasionally stirred up. The wine is bottled without being fined or filtered.
Serve: Lightly chilled, 11 - 13 °C
Best enjoyed: With shellfish and crustaceans, grilled sea fish and white meats.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2009 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Mannicor Sauvignon di Lieben Aich Alto Adige Terlano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" the vintage 2009 on 03.01.2012 with 87 of 100 points.
Alcoholic content: 11.50 %
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Mannicor Sauvignon di Lieben Aich Alto Adige Terlano" the vintage 2017 on 01.06.2021 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2021 Falstaff:
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Mannicor Sauvignon di Lieben Aich Alto Adige Terlano" the vintage 2021 on 01.06.2018 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
94 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Mannicor Sauvignon di Lieben Aich Alto Adige Terlano" the vintage 2015 on 01.04.2018 with 94 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Mannicor Sauvignon di Lieben Aich Alto Adige Terlano" the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2015 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Mannicor Sauvignon di Lieben Aich Alto Adige Terlano" the vintage 2012 on 01.06.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Mannicor Sauvignon di Lieben Aich Alto Adige Terlano" the vintage 2010 on 01.07.2012 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2017 Vinum Wine Magazine:
17 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Mannicor Sauvignon di Lieben Aich Alto Adige Terlano" the vintage 2017 on 01.04.2020 with 17 of 20 points.
yr. 2009 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Mannicor Sauvignon di Lieben Aich Alto Adige Terlano" the vintage 2009 on 01.07.2010 with 89 of 100 points.
The Manincor Winery is a renowned producer of wines the South Tyrol region in northern Italy. The winery is located in Kaltern am See, one of the most beautiful wine-growing regions in South Tyrol. The winery was founded in the 17th century by the von Enzenberg family and has been family-owned ever since. In 1991, the winery was taken over by Michael Graf Goëss-Enzenberg and has since developed into one of the best-known wineries in South Tyrol under his management. The Manincor winery focuses on natural and biodynamic viticulture, which means that the grapes are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilisers. Instead, natural methods such as green manuring, composting and the use of beneficial insects are used to keep the soil and grapes healthy. Biodynamic farming also incorporates cosmic rhythms and moon phases into viticulture. The winery has a wide range of grape varieties, including local varieties such as Vernatsch and Lagrein as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully processed to produce wines of the highest quality. Manincor's wines are characterised by their elegance, finesse and complexity and are highly appreciated by wine lovers and critics worldwide due to their high quality. In addition, the winery is committed to sustainability and environmental protection and has received numerous awards for its ecological efforts. The Manincor winery is an example of a successful wine producer that has found a balance between tradition and innovation while respecting and protecting the environment.
Colour: Full, rich yellow with subtle green reflexes; Nose: Vigorous and forceful aromas, complex reminiscent of elder flower and gooseberry, lightly grassy and smoky; Flavour: Formidable structure, minerally and discreetly aromatic, compact with firm acidity, great presence on the palate and length. Notes: An elegant style Sauvignon
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brilliant, light yellowish colour with a green tint. Very fresh, quite pronounced, grapey aroma with notes of ripe subtropical fruit, gooseberry and elderflowers. Similar palate with a good intensity. Medium to full-bodied, clean, very dry with a deliciously fresh aftertaste.
Color: brilliant straw yellow. Smell: This Sauvignon is enticingly exotic in the glass, with multilayered fruit of mango, papaya, lime and red grapefruit, and herbal aromas reminiscent of lemon grass, lemon balm, mint and green tea. It also reveals mineral notes of flint combined with a hint of elderberry syrup. Taste: On the palate, the wine offers a fascinating interplay of juicy fruit aromas and delicate minerality creating a harmonious opulence with a long and impressive finish.