2022 Müller-Thurgau "Feldmarschall von Fenner" Winery Tiefenbrunner
The ‘Feldmarschall’ grows at 1,000 metres above sea level, on the highest Müller-Thurgau vineyard in South Tyrol.
This mineral-spicy Müller-Thurgau from 1,000 metres above sea level has a light straw-yellow colour with greenish reflections and an intense aroma of white flowers and yellow fruits, peach and apricot. With age, mineral aroma components can also come to the fore. Its delicate body caresses the palate with elegant balance, juiciness and a fresh acidity. Aged in wooden and concrete barrels.
The exposed location at 1,000 metres above sea level and the climate require two to four harvests with strict selection according to optimal ripeness. After a short maceration period, the grapes are gently pressed and 70% fermented spontaneously in large wooden barrels and 30% in concrete barrels. The wine is then aged on fine lees for a total of ten months. After bottling, this Müller-Thurgau matures for a further 1.5 years in the bottle.
The Tiefenbrunner – Schlosskellerei Turmhof winery has been run by the family for five generations. It is located in Kurtatsch on the Wine Route, quite far south in South Tyrol. This is what they say about themselves:
‘We represent one of the oldest wineries in South Tyrol and combine traditional winemaking with an innovative spirit and responsible sustainability. As a family business, we are deeply rooted in our history, our region and our enduring enthusiasm for wine.’
