In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: elderberry, lime blossom, grapefruit, tropical fruit

Palate: aromatic, fresh, structured

Plonerhof Sauvignon Blanc Exclusiv with elderberry and lime-blossom aromatics over grapefruit and tropical-fruit register, in the cellar's Exclusiv top tier.

What it pairs with

  • Asparagus
    Producer-recommended asparagus pairing; Sauvignon's elder-and-grapefruit register lifts the dish.
  • Mediterranean starters
    Producer-recommended Mediterranean starter pairing.
  • White meat
    Producer-recommended white-meat pairing; the wine's structured acidity carries chicken and turkey.
  • Goat-cheese salad
    Fresh chevre and Sauvignon are canonical partners.

History

Plonerhof is a small Marlengo grower estate. The Sauvignon Blanc Exclusiv is the cellar's top tier of the variety.

  1. 2000 — Sauvignon Blanc Exclusiv established as the cellar's top Sauvignon

Facts

Producer
Weingut Plonerhof
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
Classification
DOC Alto Adige
Oak
Stainless steel raising
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 22-30 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Plonerhof Sauvignon Blanc Exclusiv

What does Plonerhof Sauvignon Blanc Exclusiv taste like?

Elderberry and lime-blossom aromatics with grapefruit and tropical-fruit notes per the producer; aromatic, fresh and structured palate.

When should I drink Plonerhof Sauvignon Blanc Exclusiv?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Steel raising preserves primary fruit; the Exclusiv tier supports a slightly longer ageing window.

What food pairs with Plonerhof Sauvignon Blanc Exclusiv?

The producer recommends asparagus, Mediterranean starters and white meat. Goat-cheese salad is the classic Sauvignon pairing.

Where is Plonerhof located?

In Marlengo (Marling) above Merano, in the Meranese sub-zone of Alto Adige.

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