Manincor Sophie chardonnay 2022
Regular price €49,50Sophie is the flagship of Manincor's white wines: a refined blend of Chardonnay (92%), Viognier and Sauvignon, originating from two exceptional terroirs in Alto Adige. This wine shows not only the power of biodynamic precision, but also the class of a wine that brings together balance, energy and depth in a single glass.
The grapes come from two vineyards: on the one hand from Lieben Aich in Terlan, a warm western slope at an altitude of 300 metres with well-draining sandy and clay soils rich in porphyry; on the other hand from the steep, south-west-facing Leiten plot in Mazzon near Kaltern (up to 100% slope!), with calcareous loam soils that provide tension and freshness in the wine.
In the cellar, the grapes were gently destemmed and given six hours of skin contact in the press to gain extra aroma and structure. This was followed by an extremely gentle pressing, fermentation with wild yeasts in wooden barrels of various sizes, and a nine-month maturation on the fine lees.
In the glass, Sophie shines in a bright, golden yellow color. The nose opens complexly with notes of apricot, orange blossom, acacia and lime, supported by a salty minerality. In the mouth fresh and lively, but also full and concentrated — without becoming heavy. This wine combines power with finesse, with a long, energetic finish.
Sophie demands attention: serve in large glasses and preferably decant young bottles to let the character speak for itself. Sophie feels at home with both refined fish dishes and luxurious meat dishes: oysters, scallops, langoustines, swordfish, sea bass, but also foie gras, veal, poultry and spicy cheeses. A wine for those who love elegant intensity and gastronomic versatility.
Domain: Manincor
Grape: chardonnay
Country: Italy
Region: Alto Adige
Wine style: full white
Wine & food: baked langoustine, grilled lobster, sea bass in a salt crust, veal loin, Bresse chicken
Serving temperature: 12°C
Storage: < 9 years of consumption
Content: 75 cl
