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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: grapefruit, elderflower, passion fruit, fresh herbs
Palate: citrus zest, creamy lees, saline minerality, long fresh finish
Cantina St. Michael-Eppan's Sanct Valentin Sauvignon Blanc from select Appiano microzones. Selection-tier Sauvignon with lees-driven texture and saline minerality, designed for both immediate drinking and medium-term cellaring.
What it pairs with
- Asparagus risotto with parmesan Sauvignon Blanc's classical asparagus pairing; full body matches risotto's creaminess.More wines for risotto →
- Grilled white fish with herbs Citrus and herb notes echo the dish; saline minerality cuts the char.More wines for fish →
- Goat cheese tart Fresh goat cheese meets the wine's grapefruit and elderflower notes; lees texture matches pastry.More wines for lamb →
With cheese
History
Sauvignon Blanc has been part of the Sanct Valentin flagship line since 1986. Winemaker Jakob Gasser selects only the most excellent grapes from select Appiano microzones to create elegant, complex Sauvignon Blanc with cellar-worthy structure.
- 1986Sanct Valentin range launched with Sauvignon and other varietals
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina St. Michael-Eppan · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Sauvignon
- Oak
- Eight to ten months on the lees in large oak and stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1986
Frequently asked about Sanct Valentin Sauvignon Blanc
What does Sanct Valentin Sauvignon taste like?
Grapefruit, elderflower, passion fruit and fresh herbs on the nose; citrus zest, creamy lees, saline minerality and a long fresh finish on the palate. Full-bodied, dry, with high acidity.
When should I drink Sanct Valentin Sauvignon?
Drink between 3 and 15 years from vintage. Young vintages show vibrant herbal-citrus; cellared bottles develop honey, hazelnut and pronounced saline minerality.
What food pairs with Sanct Valentin Sauvignon?
Asparagus risotto with parmesan, grilled white fish with herbs, or goat cheese tart. The wine's full body and saline minerality suit vegetable-forward and shellfish dishes.
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