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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: mango, papaya, passion fruit, wet stone

Palate: ripe tropical fruit, wet stone minerality, juicy acidity, long finish

Manincor's flagship single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc and only white in the cellar's Crown line - styled as a Grand Cru in the Burgundian tradition. From the Lieben Aich location in Terlan at 350 metres on volcanic porphyry, where grapevine roots draw minerals through loamy quartz sand. Demeter biodynamic.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled Mediterranean white fish Lieben Aich's tropical fruit and wet stone minerality match firm Mediterranean fish; full body suits richer cuts.More wines for fish →
  • Lobster with vanilla beurre blanc Sweet shellfish meets the wine's full body and tropical-fruit register; saline minerality cuts butter.More wines for lobster →
  • Goat cheese with truffle honey Fresh goat cheese pairs with the wine's juicy acidity; truffle honey echoes the wet stone minerality.More wines for truffles →

With cheese

Vinschger Schnittkäse Our pick Vinschger is intense and complex, with light fruit, grass and hay and a long, strong finish. A Sauvignon raised on its lees, partly or wholly in wood, has the breadth to meet it, and its high acidity cuts the melting paste.

History

Manincor's Lieben Aich Sauvignon Blanc comes from a southwest-facing parcel in Terlan at around 350 metres above sea level, where grapes ripen earlier than elsewhere thanks to long evening sun. Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2009; the wine is the only white in Manincor's Crown line, the cellar's Grand Cru tier.

  1. 1995First Lieben Aich Sauvignon vintage
  2. 2009Manincor estate Demeter biodynamic certification

Facts

Producer
Manincor · visiting guide
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Classification
DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon
Oak
Fermentation and ageing in large oak vessels and barriques on the lees with extended elevage
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 60 to 95 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 18 from vintage
First vintage
1995
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
DEMETER

Frequently asked about Lieben Aich Sauvignon Blanc

What does Lieben Aich Sauvignon taste like?

Mango, papaya, passion fruit and wet stone on the nose; ripe tropical fruit, wet stone minerality, juicy acidity and a long finish on the palate. Full-bodied, dry, with high acidity.

When should I drink Lieben Aich?

Drink between 5 and 18 years from vintage. The lees-driven texture and porphyry minerality give the wine long cellaring potential beyond the typical Sauvignon window.

Where is Lieben Aich?

In Terlan on a southwest-facing slope at around 350 metres on volcanic porphyry. The roots connect to the porphyry rock through loamy quartz sand, drawing the minerals that define the wine's character.

Is Lieben Aich biodynamic?

Yes. Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2009, as part of the broader Manincor estate certification.

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