Amos South Tyrolean Cuvée White - Kurtatsch - 2021

150 cl

Robert Parker: 94 points

Grape varieties: Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Kerner, Sauvignon Blanc

Vinification:

Separate harvest and fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks, followed by blending and maturation on fine lees for 15 months in large oak barrels.

Tasting note:

The white Amos from Kurtatsch is an elegant, stylish cuvée - very individual and incomparable in flavour and aroma, with a lot of polish, mineral-salty to the long finishThe Burgundy varieties (70%) form the solid and compact backbone. The aromatic background is formed by precious Kerner, Sauvignon and Müller Thurgau components, which give the AMOS an exotic fruit finish reminiscent of white peach, lychees and orange blossom.

The Winery Kurtatsch is a renowned Wine-growing co-operative in the south of South Tyrol, which is renowned for its extreme variations in altitude and its precise, terroir-driven wines.

The vineyards stretch across the municipality Kurtatsch on the Wine Route.

Altitude: A unique range of 220 to 900 metres above sea level over short distances.

Orientation: Mostly steep, leading towards East and South-East slopes facing in that direction.

Floors: Extremely varied, ranging from calcareous gravelly soils at higher altitudes to loamy, warm soils in the valley floors.

The winery is not owned by a single individual but is organised as a co-operative.

Structure: A consortium comprising 190 small-scale family-run businesses.

Area: Together, we account for around 190 hectares Vineyard under cultivation.

Guided tour: Led by a young, dynamic team headed by the President Andreas Kofler.

The enormous variation in altitude characterises the entire range and divides it into two distinct worlds:

The white wines (Alpin & Elegant): They thrive in higher altitudes (up to 900 m). They are characterised by freshness, crisp acidity, subtle minerality and lively elegance (e.g. the white wine cuvée Amos or Müller-Thurgau). 

The red wines (Full-bodied & Rich): Grown in the hot, low-lying areas of the Adige Valley. They are full-bodied, intense and long-lasting (e.g. the Bordeaux blends Tres and Freienfeld as well as Merlot and Cabernet from the top vineyard Brenntal).

Philosophy: Focus on Zoning and sustainability. Each grape variety is planted exactly where it finds its ideal microclimate, so that the terroir is captured in the bottle in its purest form.

Architecture: The modern, spectacular new building of the Kurtatsch Winery visually reflects this minimalist, floor-centred style.