In the glass
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
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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.
- 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.