Sauvignon Riserva 'Renaissance' Gumphof 2021

The Sauvignon Riserva "Renaissance" by Gumphof is one of the flagship labels of this small winery in the Valle Isarco, known for its artisan production of absolute excellence. It is produced only in favorable vintages, when the Sauvignon Blanc can express the best characteristics of freshness and aromatic intensity. It is a white wine played on delicate and complex facets, captivating for its refined elegance and territorial coherence. It is the clear and pure expression of mountain viticulture, perfectly expressing the alpine freshness and the stony and mineral character of the places.

The "Renaissance" Sauvignon Riserva by Gumphof is produced by one of the most talented vignerons in all of Alto Adige. Markus Prackweiser cultivates the family estate's vineyards in Novale di Presule with great passion, producing high-quality labels every year. The Sauvignon vineyards are cultivated on steep slopes located in the lower Valle Isarco, on the hills that rise towards the Sciliar massif, at an altitude ranging from 400 to 550 meters above sea level and beautifully exposed to the sun. The climate, cool and always very breezy, with strong temperature fluctuations between day and night and soils rich in limestone and quartz porphyry, are ideal for white grape varieties. At the end of the manual harvest, the bunches undergo a brief cold maceration, followed by a delicate pressing. The must ferments in oak tonneaux and the wine matures in wood for 12 months and then for another 10 months in steel before bottling.

The white Sauvignon Riserva "Renaissance" by Gumphof is a delicate version of the great French grape variety. The mountain microclimate gives a wine with a barely hinted aromaticity and without the tropical exuberance of warmer regions. In the glass, it has a light yellow color with slight and bright golden reflections. The olfactory profile is very elegant, fine, and refined, with aromas of citrus peel, sage, medicinal herbs, cantaloupe, and white peach. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with a sip