Tiefenbrunner Merus Chardonnay
Wine Description
The wines from this historic, family-owned estate can only be described in terms of perfection. This Alto Adige classic is made from 100% estate-grown Chardonnay, which is vinified in stainless steel tanks to preserve all those fresh and fruity aromas.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard name
Südtirol/Alto Adige
Vineyard size
11 acres
Soil composition
Chalk, gravel, moraine, sand and alluvial soil
Training method
Pergola and Guyot
Elevation:
693-1,980 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400-2,800
Yield/acre:
4.4 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1979; 2005
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1970
Bottles produced of this wine:
50,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7-15 days
Fermentation temperature:
66-70 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Dry extract:
24.5 g/L
Residual sugar:
3.1 g/L
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