The Complexity of Typical Wines
For Hansjörg Donà, wines have to reflect the characteristics of the terroir
Creating a typical wine: it sounds simple, but it’s
actually highly complex. Because “Typical wines have to reflect the
uniqueness of the grapevine, the soil, the microclimate, the people, the
location, and the specific vintage,” says Hansjörg Donà, who is responsible for his family’s Donà Estate Winery in San Paolo.
Therefore,
anyone who wants to create typical wines has to not only be familiar
with the location, soil, and climate down to the last detail, but also
know which grape variety feels especially at home where. At the Donà
Estate Winery in San Paolo (in the community of Appiano), the decision
was made for Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Blanc, and the indigenous
varieties of Schiava and Lagrein. “The foundation of our wines is
formed by the traditional grape varieties,” Donà explains.
The
harvest also takes place traditionally. The grapes of the Donà Estate
Winery are harvested by hand – with a great deal of commitment, help
from the family, and particular attention to quality. “We focus on
top-quality grapes, gentle and modern winemaking technology, and
long-term, sustainable planning,” explains the winegrower, who brings
his many years of experience and all of his wine know-how into the
winery. The goal of the efforts is authentic wines with an independent character which, both with white wines and red wines, are aged in 500 liter medium-sized oak barrels.
The
aging is also a part of creating an authentic, typical wine. Which
sounds simple, as was said, but is actually highly complex.
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