The 2024 Pinot Blanc (also known as Weissburgunder) is considered by many to be the true ambassador of the Sankt Pauls Winery. In South Tyrol, and particularly in Eppan, this grape variety finds an ideal terroir thanks to the calcareous soils and altitudes that enhance its innate elegance.
Sankt Pauls - Pinot Blanc Alto Adige DOC 2024: Alpine Aristocracy
The 2024 Pinot Blanc from Sankt Pauls is a wine of extraordinary finesse, capable of combining vibrant freshness with a solid, mineral structure. Although often considered a "discreet" grape variety, Sankt Pauls' interpretation enhances its nobility, offering a white wine that shines with cleanliness and stylistic precision. The 2024 vintage has yielded grapes with a very fine aromatic profile, where notes of white-fleshed fruit blend with a chalky savoriness that directly recalls the Dolomite rocks of the San Paolo vineyards. It is a straightforward, elegant, and deeply territorial wine, ideal for those seeking the essence of South Tyrolean white wine.
Sensory Profile In the glass, it presents a pale straw yellow with luminous greenish reflections. The bouquet is delicate and refined: crisp notes of green apple, Kaiser pear, and wild flowers stand out, accompanied by a characteristic mineral nuance and a hint of bread crust. On the palate, the entry is fresh, taut, and vertical; the distinct acidity is balanced by good fruity pulp, making the sip harmonious and smooth. The finish is persistent, clean, and leaves a pleasant saline sensation.
Vinification and Aging The grapes are harvested manually in vineyards located at medium altitudes on calcareous detrital soils. After soft pressing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. To preserve the fragrance and typicality of Pinot Blanc, aging occurs exclusively in steel on fine lees for about 5-6 months. This technique allows the varietal freshness to remain intact, while also giving the wine a slight creaminess and greater complexity.
Food Pairings An extremely eclectic white wine for the table. It is the ideal pairing for Terlano asparagus, but also goes wonderfully with light appetizers, soups, cheese dumplings (knödel), and dishes based on freshwater or saltwater fish. Excellent with delicate white meats and fresh goat cheeses.
Technical Data
Producer: Cantina Sankt Pauls
Wine: Alto Adige DOC Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder)
Vintage: 2024
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Blanc
Region: Alto Adige (Eppan)
Aging: Stainless steel only on fine lees
Alcohol Content: 13%
