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In the glass
Aroma: gooseberry
Sauvignon from gneiss and granite soils, the winery's selection bottling: a fine and elegant gooseberry aroma.
What it pairs with
- Goat cheese salad Gooseberry freshness echoes the tang of the cheese.More wines for lamb →
- Grilled sea bass with herbs Gooseberry and herb notes suit the clean fish and the herb crust.More wines for sea bass →
- Asparagus with hollandaise The wine's green, gooseberry character copes with the green stalk and the butter.More wines for vegetables and salads →
History
retus is named for Rhaetia, the Roman province, and is Falkenstein's selection Sauvignon, first produced in 2018. It ferments spontaneously in barrique, spends 12 months in French barriques and 5 months in steel, then rests 31 months in bottle.
- 2018First retus Sauvignon produced
Facts
- Producer
- Falkenstein · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Classification
- Alto Adige DOC
- Oak
- Spontaneous fermentation in French barrique, 12 months in barrique and 5 months in steel, then 31 months of bottle sedimentation
- First vintage
- 2018
Frequently asked about Falkenstein Sauvignon retus
What does Falkenstein Sauvignon retus taste like?
On the nose, gooseberry. Sauvignon from gneiss and granite soils, the winery's selection bottling: a fine and elegant gooseberry aroma.
What food pairs with Falkenstein Sauvignon retus?
Goat cheese salad is a strong match. Other good matches include Grilled sea bass with herbs and Asparagus with hollandaise. Gooseberry freshness echoes the tang of the cheese.
What grapes are in Falkenstein Sauvignon retus?
Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is classified as Alto Adige DOC.
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