Raif Sauvignon Vigneti Dolomiti - Castelfeder

The Sauvignon Blanc Raif from Castelfeder shines in the glass with a bright yellow-green hue. On the nose, this exquisite white wine from South Tyrol reveals expressive aromas of gooseberry, fresh figs, and elderflower — complemented by subtle hints of nettle.

On the palate, the Castelfeder Raif presents itself as wonderfully juicy and fruity, with a harmonious yet energetic character that is perfectly expressed through its mineral acidity. The gentle finish is accompanied by fine floral nuances.

Vinification of Castelfeder Raif Sauvignon

The grapes for this South Tyrolean white wine classic come from select vineyards in South Tyrol's lower plains, where Castelfeder has planted on sandy gravel soils with a density of 5,000 – 7,500 vines per hectare. After hand-harvesting the grapes from 15- to 20-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines, they are destemmed and undergo a 12-hour cold maceration to extract as many aromas as possible from the skins. Following gentle pressing, the alcoholic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, followed by a six-month maturation of the Raif Sauvignon Blanc on the fine lees.

Food pairing recommendations for Castelfeder Sauvignon Raif

Enjoy this splendid white wine from South Tyrol with asparagus, seafood, fish and lobster, or light meat dishes.

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