Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Grilled white fish with herbs
    Citrus and herb notes echo the dish; saline minerality cuts the char.
  • Goat cheese tart
    Fresh goat cheese meets the wine's grapefruit and elderflower notes; lees texture matches pastry.

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.

  1. 1986: Sanct 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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