Indra Sauvignon Alto Adige DOC 2024 - Girlan x 6

The Alpine Influence and Volcanic Matrix of Sauvignon INDRA

The INDRA Sauvignon DOC expresses the sharp varietal precision of the Bordeaux variety grown in the mountain terroirs managed by Cantina Girlan. This selection originates on the hillside slopes of Oltradige, at an altitude ranging between 400 and 500 meters above sea level, where the proximity of the eastern Alps guarantees constant ventilation and strong diurnal temperature shifts. The vineyards thrive on soils composed of morainic deposits resting on volcanic porphyry rock. The manual harvest is carried out strictly upon reaching perfect phenolic maturity—an essential agronomic choice to balance the natural acidic tension with a rich concentration of aromatic precursors.

Cellar Protocol: Whole-Cluster Pressing and Sur Lie Maturation

The processing of the 2025 vintage applies technological criteria aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the most volatile aromatic components. Following the harvest in small bins, the grapes undergo a short cold pre-fermentative maceration, followed by a gentle whole-cluster pressing to extract only the finest free-run must fraction. Cold settling takes place via natural sediment clearing. The clarified must undergoes its primary fermentation cycle at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. The subsequent aging path extends for 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel; completely blocking malolactic fermentation preserves the youthful expression and the sharp edge of the wine.

Sensory Profile of Sauvignon

The combination of the porphyry soils of Oltradige and vinification conducted entirely in stainless steel imparts a taut, mineral organoleptic precision of outstanding alpine depth to the variety.

• Blend and Classification: 100% Sauvignon Blanc / Alto Adige DOC / High-Altitude Selection.
• Analytical Data (2025 Vintage): Alcohol Content: 13.50% Vol. / Aging: 6 months in stainless steel on fine lees.
• Visual Assessment: Brilliant straw-yellow color, enriched by sharp and vivid greenish highlights that testify to its youthful brilliance.
• Olfactory Framework: Intense, deep, and markedly varietal bouquet. The nose reveals consistent and pungent scents of nettle, tomato leaf, and elderflower, integrated by nuances of unripe exotic fruit and mineral hints of flint.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a dry, taut profile of extraordinary responsiveness. The progression displays an agile body, enlivened by a vibrant acidic backbone that yields a sharp and elegant pour, guiding the sip toward a long, savory, and impeccably clean gastronomic finish.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The intense sensory framework and acidic liveliness of this Sauvignon make it ideal for pairing alongside culinary preparations characterized by aromatic components or sweet tendencies.

• Stable Pairings: It proves to be an ideal solution as an apéritif wine for opening the service. At the table, it effortlessly accompanies light land or seafood appetizers, premium baked fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and Mediterranean first courses. It finds a perfect match with all asparagus-based dishes and fresh goat cheeses.
• Serving Method: To optimize the bouquet's fragrance and enhance the precision of the pour, a serving temperature of 10 - 12°C is recommended.

Evolutionary Potential and Storage

The INDRA displays its maximum appeal and varietal freshness during its youthful phase, maintaining an intact and stimulating profile for two to four years from bottling. Horizontal bottle storage is recommended in a dark environment at a constant temperature.