In the glass
Aroma: white peach, yellow apple, almond blossom, subtle spice
Palate: stone fruit, creamy lees, saline minerality, long mineral finish
Cantina St. Michael-Eppan's Sanct Valentin Pinot Bianco - the cellar's flagship Pinot Bianco from selected microzones around Appiano. Full-bodied with creamy lees-driven texture and saline minerality; cellar-worthy and structured.
What it pairs with
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Pan-seared trout with herb butter
Sanct Valentin's creamy lees and almond blossom meet trout's delicate flesh; saline minerality cuts the butter. -
Shellfish risotto
Full-bodied white with creamy texture supports risotto; saline finish flatters shellfish sweetness. -
Aged hard alpine cheese
Mature cheese matches the wine's depth and structure; high acidity keeps the pairing balanced.
History
Pinot Bianco joined the prestigious Sanct Valentin range in 2001. Winemaker Jakob Gasser selects only the most excellent grapes from select microzones of the Appiano municipality to create elegant, complex wines with exceptional ageing properties.
- 2001 — Pinot Bianco joins the Sanct Valentin selection range
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina St. Michael-Eppan
- Grapes
- Pinot Bianco (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Pinot Bianco
- Oak
- Approximately ten months in large oak and stainless steel on the lees
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2001
Frequently asked about Sanct Valentin Pinot Bianco
What does Sanct Valentin Pinot Bianco taste like?
White peach, yellow apple, almond blossom and subtle spice on the nose; stone fruit, creamy lees, saline minerality and a long mineral finish on the palate. Full-bodied, dry, with high acidity.
When should I drink Sanct Valentin Pinot Bianco?
Drink between 4 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant stone fruit; cellared bottles develop honey, almond and pronounced mineral complexity.
What food pairs with Sanct Valentin Pinot Bianco?
Pan-seared trout with herb butter, shellfish risotto, or aged alpine cheese. The wine's full body and saline minerality suit shellfish and white-meat dishes.