Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: pear, white peach, fresh herbs, delicate spice

Palate: stone fruit, creamy lees, saline minerality, elegant finish

Manincor's flagship Heart-line three-grape Lake Caldaro white: Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc blended together. Named after Countess Sophie Goess-Enzenberg; oak-fermented and lees-aged for texture. Demeter biodynamic.

What it pairs with

  • Pan-seared trout with almonds
    Reserve della Contessa's saline minerality and stone fruit echo the dish while medium body suits white fish.
  • Asparagus risotto
    Creamy lees-driven texture matches risotto; saline minerality balances asparagus.
  • Speck and bread plate
    Tyrolean charcuterie meets the wine's body and acidity; fresh herb notes echo the speck's pepper rub.

History

Manincor's three-grape Lake Caldaro white was developed by Countess Sophie Goess-Enzenberg as the family's signature lake-side cuvee. The blend has been Demeter-certified biodynamic since the broader estate certification in 2009.

  1. 1996: First Reserve della Contessa vintage
  2. 2009: Demeter biodynamic certification

Facts

Producer
Manincor · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Classification
DOC Alto Adige Bianco
Oak
Eight to ten months in large oak vessels on the lees
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 25 to 38 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 10 from vintage
First vintage
1996
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
DEMETER

Frequently asked about Reserve della Contessa Bianco

What does Reserve della Contessa taste like?

Pear, white peach, fresh herbs and delicate spice on the nose; stone fruit, creamy lees, saline minerality and an elegant finish on the palate. Medium-bodied, dry, with high acidity.

What grapes are in Reserve della Contessa?

A blend of Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc from Manincor's Lake Caldaro Demeter-certified vineyards. The lake's microclimate and porphyry soils give the wine its character.

When should I drink Reserve della Contessa?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. The lees-driven texture gives medium-term ageing potential; young vintages show fresh stone fruit and lees, cellared bottles develop honey and saline complexity.

Why is it called Reserve della Contessa?

Named after Countess Sophie Goess-Enzenberg, who developed the cuvee. The Goess-Enzenberg family has owned the Manincor estate since 1608.

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