Pinot Bianco Lepus DOC

100 % Pinot Bianco. Brilliant straw yellow in color. Fruity and spicy notes remind us of ripe apples, wildflowers and fresh bread. On the palate, it shows a bold personality, elegance,  structure, harmonious acidity, richness and persistence.

“Since its foundation in 1880, the winery has focused on the quality of the grapes and bringing out the best in them. Special attention has always been given to using the minimum and most selective chemical substances during cultivation and fertilization.”


Wine exported to

Canada

Most recent awards

  • | Wine Enthusiast 91
  • 2022 | Luca Maroni93
Grape Varieties:

100% Pinot Bianco

Fermentation container:

Mainly stainless steel small part in used barrique

Type of yeast:

Selected

Malolactic fermentation:

no

Aging containers:

Stainless steel and barrique

Container size:

228 L

Container age:

Used

Aging before bottling:

5 months on its lees

Aging in bottle:

3-4 months

Closure:

Screw cap

Organic:

No

Vineyard location:

Near Montagna, Alto Adige

Soil composition:

Porphyric sand and marl

Vine training:

Guyot

Altitude:

400-800 meters (1,310-2,625 feet) above sea level

Vine density:

10,000 plants per hectare

Yield:

60 hL per hectare

Exposure:

Southwestern

Years planted:

2006, 2007

Age of vines:

10 years old

Time of harvest:

Early October

Total yearly production (in bottles):

15,000-20,000

Tasting notes:

Brilliant straw-yellow color, with notes of fruits and spices that recall ripe apples, field flowers and fresh bread crust. Its decisive personality makes itself known on the palate, accompanied by an elegant and harmonious acidity. The end note is long, full, sweet and persistent.

Serving temperature:

Best served at 12-14 °C (53.6-57.2 °F).

Food pairings:

The wine pairs very well with different cuisines, starting with robust dishes such as pasta, risotto and fish (with or without sauce) as well as light Asian dishes or curries.

Aging potential:

3-4 years

Alcohol:

Alcohol cont. 13%

Winemaker:

Stefano Tiefenthaler / Angelika Gabrielli