Louis Bianco 2022 Dornach

Louis Bianco is a white wine produced by Patrick Uccelli in Solorno in Alto Adige and obtained from Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Manzoni Bianco grapes; these come from a very mineral area at 400 meters above sea level, rich in porphyry, an extrusive volcanic rock (also known as rhyolite). The harvest is manual with spontaneous fermentation in steel from indigenous yeasts and decantation on the skins for a few hours. The refinement takes place in 500 liter tonneaux and partly in steel for a few months, before bottling. Louis Bianco has a delicate nose of white flowers and apple with hints of aromatic herbs and mineral hints, in the mouth it is savory and drinkable, fresh and fun. Try it with typical Tyrolean gnocchi!

Manufacturer: Dornach – Patrick Uccelli

Louis White

️ Solorno, Italy

Dornach Patrick Uccelli

Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay and Incrocio Manzoni

2022

️  12%

  White wine

Manual harvest with spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeasts and decantation for a few hours on the skins before racking, the refinement takes place partly in steel and partly in 500 liter tonneaux

White flowers and hints of apple, vegetal memories of aromatic herbs and mineral puffs

Fresh and tasty, drinkable and dynamic

Serving temperature 10°-12°

Tyrolean cheese dumplings

Summery and convivial

Dornach is a place with a thousand-year history, dating back over 5,000 years. The farm, first officially mentioned in 1288, has been owned by the same family since 1836. Today, Dornach is run by Patrick and his wife Karoline. Patrick, winemaker and oenologist, takes care of the vineyards and winemaking, while Karoline, a biologist, is responsible for the biodiversity within the estate, taking care of flowers, fruit trees, chickens and sheep. On top of all this, she is also an excellent cook.

The estate is located in the southernmost municipality of Alto Adige, on a hill facing west, on the left side of the Adige. Patrick cultivates seven hectares of vineyards, using classic varieties of the area such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Bianco, Incrocio Manzoni and Gewürztraminer. The management is biodynamic, and the vineyards are protected with copper and sulphur. Patrick describes his approach to winemaking as “almost boring”, based on observation, tasting and patience.