Cantina Andriano is one of the oldest cooperatives in the Alto-Adige region, founded in 1893. In 2008, they joined forces with Cantina Terlano and, under new management and a new winemaking team with Rudy Kofler at the helm, they began reducing yields and significantly increased the quality of their wines. Purity, finesse, a mineral core, and terroir-driven are all words that embody the wines of Cantina Andriano.
This Andrius wine uses very low yields in the vineyard to create a powerful and full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc. This gives this white wine considerable depth and complexity. Fermentation of the grapes takes place at a low temperature in stainless steel. Thirty percent of the wine is then aged in large wooden vats, with the remainder on the lees in stainless steel. A beautiful blend that gives the wine exceptional complexity, without the oak dominating at any point. A Sauvignon Blanc with a unique personality: opulent, ripe, and powerful.
The Andrius is straw yellow in color with a greenish tinge, boasting highly complex aromas with the typical flavors of gooseberries, peaches, and elderberries. On the palate, this magnificent Sauvignon is voluminous and powerful, with juicy acidity and a lingering finish. A Sauvignon reminiscent of the quartz of the Cantina Terlan, yet simultaneously independent and individual, reflecting the terroir of the vineyards—undoubtedly a great Sauvignon!
