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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, pear, vanilla, fresh hazelnut

Palate: stone fruit, creamy texture, fresh acidity, balanced finish

Manincor's selection Chardonnay from Heart-line vineyards above Lake Caldaro. Named after Countess Sophie Goess-Enzenberg; Demeter biodynamic, oak-aged for creamy texture with elegant structure.

What it pairs with

  • Lobster with butter sauce Sophie's creamy texture and stone fruit meet sweet shellfish; the wine's body supports butter sauce.More wines for lobster →
  • Roast capon with sage Full-bodied Chardonnay with high acidity pairs with white meat; vanilla echoes the sage butter.More wines for chicken and white meat →
  • Mushroom and asparagus risotto Creamy lees-driven texture matches risotto; mushroom umami meets the wine's hazelnut register.More wines for risotto →

With cheese

Ortler Our pick Mila finds milky, nutty aromas with light pistachio and a pleasant piquancy in Ortler. An oak-raised Alto Adige Chardonnay is full-bodied and broad enough for the nutty paste, and its high acidity handles the spice.

History

Manincor's Heart-line Chardonnay developed in the early 2000s as the cellar's elegant single-varietal expression. Named after Countess Sophie Goess-Enzenberg; Demeter biodynamic since 2009.

  1. 2002First Sophie Chardonnay vintage
  2. 2009Demeter biodynamic certification

Facts

Producer
Manincor · visiting guide
Grapes
Chardonnay (100%)
Classification
DOC Alto Adige Chardonnay
Oak
Approximately twelve months in French oak barriques with malolactic fermentation
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 35 to 55 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
2002
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified
Organic
DEMETER

Frequently asked about Sophie Chardonnay

What does Sophie Chardonnay taste like?

White peach, pear, vanilla and fresh hazelnut on the nose; stone fruit, creamy texture, fresh acidity and a balanced finish on the palate. Full-bodied, dry, with high acidity.

When should I drink Sophie?

Drink between 4 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages show fresh stone fruit and oak; cellared bottles develop honey and hazelnut complexity.

Why is it called Sophie?

Named after Countess Sophie Goess-Enzenberg, who oversees the Manincor estate alongside her family. The Heart-line cuvees take their names from family members.

Is Sophie biodynamic?

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

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