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Pale yellow in color. An aromatic nose of white flowers that is echoed on the medium- to full-bodied palate and accented by subtle spice and honey notes.
- Country: Italy
- Region: Trentino-Alto Adige
- Subregion/Appellation: Alto Adige Pinot Nero
The Hofstätter estate captures in microcosm Alto Adige's innate accommodation of a vast breadth of varietals, given the diverse microclimates and soils that figure in Hofstätter's vineyard contingent. Plots figure on both sides of the Adige River, with the total comprising 50 hectares, and realize altitudes ranging from 250 to 750 meters. The provision afforded by Hofstätter's holdings is such that several international grapes may find not only a hospitable home in Südtirol (South Tyrol), but one that is innately attuned to their particular constitutions. That said, the estate privileges the native set, with Gewürztraminer serving as the prime indigenous white and Schiava (Vernatsch) and Lagrein sharing the top spot for the reds. Pinot Blanc and Pinot Nero are honorary members of their respective categories, given their long-term presence in the area. Many unexceptional examples belie Pinot Biancoâ™s ability to go beyond a simple, crisp quaffer. Yet, when fully ripened grapes are sourced from a low-yielding vineyard, its narrow flavor profile broadens and heightens the nuttiness that is only faintly perceptible in lesser examples. The Hofstätter decidedly conveys the more evolved character, offering an aromatic nose of white flowers that is echoed on the medium- to full-bodied palate and accented by subtle spice and honey notes.
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