Muller Thurgau Girlan 2023

The Müller Thurgau is a white wine with a slightly aromatic profile, expressing fresh fruity aromas, enriched by an elegant spicy touch that characterizes the finish. It is a recently introduced grape variety, born towards the end of the 19th century from a cross between the noble Riesling Renato and the Madeleine Royale, with the aim of creating a grape variety resistant to cold, which would also ensure good production. To produce interesting wines, it must be cultivated at very high altitudes and in areas with rather low average seasonal temperatures, conditions it has found in Alto Adige, where it expresses itself at excellent quality levels.

For the Müller Thurgau white, Cantina Girlan uses grapes from two different areas. Part of the vineyards are cultivated above Bolzano, in the initial part of the Valle Isarco, at an altitude of 500-800 meters, on soils composed of sands and porphyries. The blend is completed with grapes from vineyards located in the hilly area of Oltredige, near Cornaiano, at an altitude of about 500 meters, on soils of ancient glacial origin, rich in minerals. After manual harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery for soft pressing, followed by fermentation at controlled temperature in steel. The wine matures on the fine lees in steel for several months before being bottled.

The Müller Thurgau wine from Girlan is an interesting version of this grape variety, which, by blending grapes from two different terroirs, manages to beautifully merge the characteristics of fruity aromatic richness typical of Müller Thurgau with a fresher and more elegant profile. The aging solely in steel enhances its varietal qualities in the name of expressive purity. The color is straw yellow. The bouquet is characterized by scents of white flowers, aromas of ripe fruit, and hints of nutmeg and soft spices. The entry on the palate is soft and harmonious, with a pleasantly juicy mid-palate and a freshness that is always balanced and never excessive.