The foundation was first laid in 1989 for what is arguably the most famous white wine produced at St. Michael-Eppan Winery. The Sanct Valentin Sauvignon has found excellent conditions at the foot of the Mendel Massif in selected vineyards that have been
carefully chosen over the course of the last 20 years, in order to produce a great vintage wine with impressive fruit, minerality and excellent persistence. This fine wine is not
only the pride of the winery today and the most important wine of the Sanct Valentin line, but also one of Italy’s most award-winning white wines.

Variety:
Sauvignon

Age:
10 to 33 years

Area of Cultivation:
Sites: Selected vineyards in San Michele Appiano and Appiano Monte (450–600m)
Exposure: Southeast
Soil: Limestone gravel
Training System: Guyot

Harvest:
mid of september; harvest and selection of grapes by hand.
Vinification:
The majority (75%) is fermented in steel tanks, inside which the wine is aged on the lees until the end of April. The rest is partly fermented and aged in tonneaux (20%) and partly in big wooden barrels (5%).
Yield:
45 hl/ha
Analytical Data:
Alcohol Content: 14 %
Acidity: 6.0 gr/lt
Serving Temperature:
8-10°C
Pairing Recommendations:
An exquisite accompaniment to exclusive parties and special occasions, it pairs well with fried fish such as ocean perch, sole or char on pepper cream or with fullflavored vegetable risotto.
Storage/Potential:
10 years and more