Sophie

Chardonnay 92 %, Viognier 4 %, Sauvignon 4 %

The grapes are grown in equal quantities in the “Lieben Aich” site at Terlan, and in the “Mazzon” site near Kaltern. Our Lieben Aich vineyard at Terlan is on a warm, west-facing slope at an altitude of 300 metres above sea level where Chardonnay and Sauvignon thrive in well-drained soils consisting of sand and clay mixed with eroded porphyry. Chardonnay and Viognier in the Mazzon site grow in our steepest vineyard in the parcel called “Leiten” with a gradient of up to 100%. It is south-west facing at an altitude between 350 to 400 metres above sea level with a unique microclimate and soils comprising clay and loess with a high content of calcium carbonate.

2023 was a challenging year with climatic conditions that were anything but easy. Through hard work and meticulous attention to detail, we ultimately achieved great results. Our vines coped well with both the wet spring and the hot and dry summer, and the golden autumn helped us achieve perfect ripeness. Physiological ripeness, sugar ripeness and acidity are in perfect balance. Ripe fruit, cool character and moderate alcohol characterise the vintage.
At the beginning of September, we were able to harvest our grapes for the Sophie. The yield was 45 hl per hectare.

Grapes were de-stemmed and left to macerate in the press for six hours to leach out aroma substances and body from the skins. Pressing was extremely slow and attentive, for our aim is to obtain a wine of maximum elegance. Fermentation took place in oak barrels of varying sizes using yeasts naturally occurring in the vineyards followed by a maturation period on the fine lees lasting nine months to enable the aroma and flavour to develop.

20,650 standard bottles and 452 magnum were filled.

Residual sugar: 1.1 g/l
Alcohol: 13.5 % Vol.
Acidity: malolactic fermentation: 6.1 g/l

A brilliant yellow in the glass. On the nose, fruity notes of apricot and orange, complemented by acacia and linden blossoms, underpinned by mineral hints reminis-cent of wet stone. On the palate, dense and powerful, yet finely structured with a long-lasting minerality.
Optimal drinking window: from 2026 until the end of 2035.
Serving temperature: 8–10 °C. For best enjoyment, serve in Burgundy glasses. Pairs beautifully with shell-fish, poultry, and flavorful fish dishes; also an excellent match with aromatic cheeses.

Biodynamic
Respekt-BIODYN
Vegan

Bottle
GL71 Green Glas

Banding
PAP22 Paper

Carton
PAP21 Other paperboard

Cork
FOR51 Corks

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