Bolzano: Loacker Wine Experience with Tasting
Discover the world of Loacker wines on a guided tour in Bolzano. Explore the vineyards, visit the barrel cellar, and enjoy a tasting of 6 wines at the panoramic SKYWIN...
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: green apple, citrus
Palate: complex, well balanced, vivid acidity
Brilliant lemon-green Pinot Bianco from Labers, Marlengo, Merano and Tirolo at 450-550 m: fresh green-apple and citrus scents; complex and well balanced with vivid acidity, 5 months on fine lees.
What it pairs with
- Light starters Producer-recommended starter pairing; the wine's high acid and gentle body open a meal.More wines for dessert →
- Pan-fried fish Producer-recommended fish pairing; vivid acidity carries the dish.More wines for fish →
- Canederli (bread dumplings) Producer-recommended dumpling pairing; the wine's body matches Alpine bread-and-speck dumplings.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Aperitif Producer-recommended aperitif use; 13% alcohol keeps the wine fresh as an opener.More wines for aperitifs and small plates →
With cheese
Sextner Almkäse
Our pick The Käserei Sexten suggests light, fruity white wines for its Almkäse. A medium-bodied Alto Adige Pinot Bianco with high acidity, raised mostly in steel, is fresh enough for a very soft cheese that runs from mild to spicy.
Toblacher Stangenkäse
Our pick The cheese is mild-sour with a tender, sliceable paste (Sennerei Drei Zinnen). A medium-bodied Alto Adige Pinot Bianco with fresh fruit and high acidity meets that gentle sourness and clears the palate between slices.
History
Festival is Cantina Meran's accessible Pinot Bianco from south-facing parcels around Merano. The 5 months on fine lees in stainless steel deliver a creaminess that distinguishes the wine from purely steel-raised peers, while preserving the bright apple-citrus signature.
- 2000Festival Pinot Bianco established as the cellar's mid-tier white
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Meran Burggraefler · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Bianco
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige
- Oak
- Partial malolactic conversion; 5 months on fine lees in small stainless steel tanks
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-19 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Festival Pinot Bianco
What does Festival Pinot Bianco taste like?
Brilliant lemon-green colour with fresh scents of green apples and citrus fruits. The palate is complex and well balanced with vivid acidity at 13% alcohol.
When should I drink Festival Pinot Bianco?
Drink between 2 and 6 years from vintage. The 5 months on fine lees with partial malolactic conversion give the wine a small ageing window beyond pure primary fruit.
What food pairs with Festival Pinot Bianco?
The producer recommends aperitifs, light starters, pan-fried fish and bread dumplings. Serve at 10-12 degrees C.
How is Festival Pinot Bianco aged?
Five months on fine lees in small stainless steel tanks after partial malolactic conversion. No oak; the structure comes from lees contact rather than wood.
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