Sauvignon 'Lieben Aich' Manincor 2023

The Sauvignon “Lieben Aich” by Manincor is one of the most important wines from this famous winery in Alto Adige. It is part of the Corona Collection, dedicated to the labels made from the grapes of the oldest vineyards of the estate and cultivated in areas that have been renowned for centuries as some of the most suitable in the region. Carefully selected plots, vinified very delicately, with the sole aim of achieving maximum purity and excellent richness and aromatic complexity. Its extraordinary taste balance makes it perfect to enjoy with shellfish, seafood, or with noble fish cooked in the oven.

The “Lieben Aich” Sauvignon is an excellence from one of the most famous estates in Alto Adige. The Manincor winery is located on the shores of Lake Caldaro, in an area that has always been very suitable for viticulture and owns other estates in prestigious areas of the region, allowing it to cultivate each grape variety in the most suitable place. The wine is produced in the Tenuta Lieben Aich in Terlano. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level and enjoy beautiful sunny exposures facing southwest and a mild microclimate. The soil is composed of the disintegration of ancient volcanic porphyry rocks and is characterized by an abundant presence of quartz and clay sands rich in minerals. At the end of the harvest, the destemmed grapes are left to macerate for twelve hours to enrich the aromas from contact with the skins. After a gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in wooden barrels using only indigenous yeasts. The wine ages for twelve months in oak barrels.

The white Sauvignon “Lieben Aich”, produced by the Alto Adige winery Manincor, is a high-level interpretation of this semi-aromatic French grape variety, which in the Loire Valley produces wines of extraordinary elegance and finesse. In the glass, it presents a bright golden yellow with brilliant reflections. The bouquet expresses intense aromas of tropical fruit, papaya, mango, passion fruit, ripe white-fleshed fruit, floral nuances, and herbs medicinal herbs. Rich and broad, it has a enveloping and deep sip, harmonious and persistent, with a long finish characterized by a pleasant mineral freshness.