1339 Müller Thurgau Trentino DOC

Trentino
Denominazione di origine protetta

GRAPE VARIETY
The variety was the work of Dr. Hermann Mueller, who named it after himself and the region of his birth: Thurgau. Originally thought to be a cross of Riesling and Silvaner, Müller Thurgau is in fact a crossing of Riesling and Chasselas. This grape was introduced in Trentino in 1939.

PRODUCTION AREA
A very important role is played by the altitude, which has to be inferior to 400-500 m.a.s.l. in order to grant a good bouquet.
This grape gives the best results if cultivated on the hillsides, with a not too dry soil, with a good exposure and good ventilation.

WINEMAKING
Once the berries are de-stemmed and crushed, the mass is chilled and the juice is kept in contact with the skins for a short period in order to enrich it with varietal aromas and flavours. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, after which the wine is kept on its fine lees for a while to exalt its aromatic character. 

DESCRIPTION
Straw yellow with green reflexes, delicate, aromatic notes on the nose. Smooth on the mouth, with a good balance between the acidity and the structure of the wine.

IT GOES WELL WITH
Ideal as aperitif, it goes very well with fish and shellfish in particular.