Alois Lageder - 2011 Pinot Bianco

Alois Lageder 2011 Pinot Bianco

Alois Lageder was founded in 1823 by Johann Lageder and is still owned and managed by family members. The wines of the Alois Lageder are all grown using sustainable methods of production. They are made partly from grapes that are grown in vineyards using biodynamical techniques, and also from grapes that are purchased from long-term contracted trusted local growers. All the vineyards are 10 – 35 years old, in the Dolomite foothills region in the Alto Adige appellation (Salorno, Magrè, Cortaccia and Pochi) and the most northern part of Trentino (Roverè della Luna)at 950 to 1,650 feet elevations, situated on the cooler west-facing slopes. Soils are sandy, gravelly and with a high content of limestone. The 2011 vintage was harvested in early September 2011, bottled in February 2012 and released in March 2012.

Using the Pinot Blanc varietal the wine has a straw yellow color. The aromas are of apples and peaches.  The flavors are elegant, fruity, with a light to medium body with a clean finish. When properly cellared this wine may be kept for 4 to 5 years. The wine goes very well with green salads, green vegetables, and all kind of seafood dishes.