# Englar Cuvée Blanc de Castel (2019)

- **Producer:** Weingut Schloss Englar
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer
- **Region:** Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, elderflower, rose, apricot

## About this wine

Englar Cuvée Blanc de Castel is an IGT white wine from Weingut Schloss Englar, produced in the Vigneti delle Dolomiti region of Trentino-Alto Adige. This vintage 2019 cuvée is a blend of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc, and Gewürztraminer. The estate, owned by the Khuen-Belasi family since 1640, resumed winemaking in 2012 with a philosophy focused on producing harmonious, high-quality wines that are true to their varietal and origin. The vineyards are situated at elevations of 450-550 meters on south-facing slopes, with soils composed of Kalkschotter and Porphyr weathering, benefiting from significant diurnal temperature shifts.

## Interesting facts

- The estate has been owned by the same family since 1640.
- Winemaking on the estate resumed in 2012 after an 80-year break.
- Vineyards are situated at elevations between 450-550 meters.
- The soil is a mix of limestone gravel and volcanic rock.

## Food pairing

The wine's freshness and fine acidity can cut through the richness of buttery sauces and complement the delicate flavors of seafood and poultry. Its aromatic complexity can harmonize with herbal notes and fruit-based glazes.

## Wine making process

The Englar Cuvée Blanc de Castel begins with manual harvesting of the grapes in September. Fermentation is carried out in open oak barrels, followed by a maturation period of 4-5 months in stainless steel tanks. The vineyards are managed using the Guyot training system on south-facing slopes at an altitude of 450-550 meters. The soil composition consists of Kalkschotter and Porphyr weathering soils. The winery's approach emphasizes careful grape selection, nature-oriented cultivation, gentle processing, and controlled yields to produce wines that reflect their varietal and origin.