In the glass
Aroma: elder, gooseberry, nettle
Palate: mineral, racy, structured
Sauvignon from a Porphyr (volcanic) and Kalk (calcareous) site combination, the name itself describing the two soil profiles: classic elder-gooseberry-nettle aromatics, racy mineral palate.
What it pairs with
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Goat-cheese salad
Fresh chevre and Sauvignon's elder-nettle register are canonical partners. -
Asparagus
Asparagus needs Sauvignon's high acidity; the gooseberry signature lifts the dish. -
Sushi
Mineral racy acidity carries raw fish without overwhelming. -
Sea bass with herbs
Mediterranean herbed fish meets the cuvee's nettle-and-elder meadow palate.
History
Porphyr & Kalk is Niedrist's Sauvignon from a two-soil combination - porphyry (volcanic) and limestone - that gives the wine its dual mineral signature. The naming convention is part of the producer's terroir-first approach to the variety.
- 2000 — Sauvignon Porphyr & Kalk established as the cellar's standard Sauvignon
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Ignaz Niedrist
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige
- Oak
- Stainless steel raising
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Sauvignon Porphyr & Kalk
What does Niedrist Sauvignon Porphyr & Kalk taste like?
Classic Sauvignon aromatics: elder, gooseberry and nettle. The palate is mineral, racy and structured from the dual porphyry-and-limestone soil base.
When should I drink Niedrist Sauvignon Porphyr & Kalk?
Drink between 3 and 8 years from vintage. Sauvignon is typically a young-drinking variety but Niedrist's mineral focus supports a slightly longer window.
What does 'Porphyr & Kalk' mean?
The wine's name lists its two soil profiles: porphyry (volcanic rock) and Kalk (limestone). The dual-soil base gives the wine its layered mineral expression.
What food pairs with Niedrist Sauvignon Porphyr & Kalk?
Goat-cheese salad, asparagus, sushi and herbed sea bass. High acidity and mineral structure are the wine's primary pairing tools.