Tiefenbrunner Merus Weissburgunder

Merus Pinot Bianco Alto Adige DOC bottle image

Wine Description

Founded in 1848, the Tiefenbrunner winery is situated near Entiklar, a picturesque hamlet in the heart of the Italian Alps. Made from 100% Pinot Bianco fermented in stainless steel, this wine is aged briefly on the lees to add richness to the final wine.

Tiefenbrunner Castel Turmhof
Christof Tiefenbrunner, Owner
Tiefenbrunner Vineyard
Tiefenbrunner Cellar
Tiefenbrunner, Castle Park
Tiefenbrunner Vineyard
Tiefenbrunner Family, Grandma Hilde, Anna, Johannes, Sabine and Christof
Tiefenbrunner Historic Cellar
Tiefenbrunner Family
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Acclaim
BEST BUY: “Austere in the aroma, this wine’s fragrance builds across the palate in clean scents of yellow roses and white peaches. It feels as refreshing as rainwater, the fruit bright and smooth.”
— Wine & Spirits, Aug 2014
“Pinot Bianco from Tiefenbrunner, grown and made in northern Italy's Alps in Alto Adage, is the third white to chase down. While Pinot Bianco may not yet be everyday white to most consumers, it could be at your house after you become acquainted. Castel Turmhof winery vineyards are among the world's highest and, at nearly 3200 feet above sea level, produce wines of understated intensity. The flavors and aromas are primarily of flowers and lemon creating an impression of elegance with backbone. You may detect a whiff of rose petals in this wine. A gift for this time of year, but equally compelling in other seasons. Other varietals are available from Tiefenbrunner, including a flagship Muller-Thurgau and the red wine Lagrein. A great starter wine for the evening and an easy friend to fish and salads.”
— The Huffington Post, May 2015
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alto Adige DOC
Vineyard size
11 acres
Soil composition
Calcareous, Silty Sandy-Loam and Gravel
Training method
Pergola and Single-Guyot
Elevation:
693-1,980 feet
Vines/acre:
1,400-2,800
Yield/acre:
4.4 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1983-2008
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1970
Bottles produced of this wine:
25,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Blanc
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
4-12 days
Fermentation temperature:
66-70 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of aging before bottling:
4 months
Length of bottle aging:
1 month
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
6.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
19.9 g/L
Residual sugar:
3.6 g/L