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Castel Juval, Pinot Bianco, Himmelsleiter, Alto Adige Valle Venosta, 2022
Led Zeppelin fans take note: Himmelsleiter translates as Stairway to Heaven. This comes from old vines on the highest site (see below); given lengthy lees ageing and aged in old oak barrels. That time on the lees shows in yeasty and herbal... Read More
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ColourWhite
RegionAlto Adige
GrowerCastel Juval
Grape VarietyPinot Bianco
Vintage2022
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeJUV322
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Castel Juval, Pinot Bianco, Himmelsleiter, Alto Adige Valle Venosta, 2022
Led Zeppelin fans take note: Himmelsleiter translates as Stairway to Heaven. This comes from old vines on the highest site (see below); given lengthy lees ageing and aged in old oak barrels. That time on the lees shows in yeasty and herbal accents, and the old oak adds an extra dimension with a touch of added weight. Airy and bright – like being in a beautifully designed modern building with double height ceilings and huge windows letting in the light. Apricot, red apple and white peach notes. Textured, almost weighty; and lightly savoury. Just what one seeks in a Pinot Bianco to accompany white meats or richly sauced fish. Now-2028
When we first tasted these wines in 2024 we immediately decided we had to buy them – only to be told there was no wine to be had, so a lot of pleading was needed! It’s a tiny winery, with just four hectares of vines, now organically farmed (in conversion), clinging to granite soils over gneiss outcrops at 650-820m. of altitude, northwest of Bolzano and near to the border with Austria. This is an extreme terroir - catnip to Stone, Vine & Sun - where steep, south-facing slopes allow sunny exposure to the vines but also where meagre, mineral soils, cool breezes and big diurnal changes of temperature provide perfect conditions for the production of steely, highly aromatic wines. The estate was owned by the legendary climber Reinhold Messner and the land now belongs to his son Simon, but farming and winemaking is now undertaken by Raphael and Christine Burki. Raphael, a graduate in oenology of Geisenheim University, previously worked as a winemaker in Switzerland and New Zealand.
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
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