la Contessa is a white produced by Manincor in Südtirol, Alto Adige, Italy. Made from Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Südtirol
Region: Alto Adige
Country: Italy
Grapes: Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium acidity, dry
Manincor's biodynamic white blend from Kaltern in Alto Adige: Pinot Bianco at its core with Chardonnay and a touch of Sauvignon, fermented with native yeasts and partly matured in large oak. Apple, pear and citrus with an elderflower lift and gentle nutty oak; balanced and textured with a fresh Alpine finish.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc is a white grape most associated with Alsace in France, a colour mutation within the Pinot family and known in German-speaking regions as Weißburgunder or Weisser Burgunder.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape from France's Loire Valley (and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon) prized for its zesty, aromatic character and refreshing bite.
More wines
From Manincor
- La Rose — Manincor, Alto Adige
- Moscato Giallo — Manincor, Alto Adige
- Réserve del Conte — Manincor, Vigneti delle Dolomiti
More white wines from Alto Adige
- Cuvée Terlaner — Cantina Terlano, Alto Adige
- Cuvée Terlaner (Classico) — Terlan (Terlano), Alto Adige
- Steinhaus — Cantina Terlano (Kellerei Terlan), Alto Adige
- Stoan — Tramin, Südtirol
Frequently asked questions
Where is la Contessa from?
la Contessa is produced by Manincor in Südtirol, Alto Adige, Italy.
What grapes are in la Contessa?
la Contessa is a blend of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.