Cecile Bianco 2022 Dornach

Cecile Bianco 44is a white wine produced by Patrick Uccelli in Solorno in Alto Adige and obtained from 30% Solaris and 70% Bronner grapes, these come from a very mineral at 400 meters above sea level, rich in porphyry, an extrusive volcanic rock (also known as rhyolite). The harvest is manual and the vinification takes place entirely in steel, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and refinement for a few months. Cecile Bianco 44 is the result of clean viticulture, given the exclusive use of piwi grapes, and is recommended in combination with Strangolapreti alla Trentina. The nose smells of white flowers and fresh fruit, especially pear and apple, then wild herbs and strongly mineral notes. In the mouth it is fresh and direct, dynamic and tasty.

Manufacturer: Dornach – Patrick Uccelli

Cecile Bianco 44

️ Solorno, Italy

Dornach Patrick Uccelli

Bronner 70%, Solaris 30%

2022

️  12.5%

  White wine

Manual harvest with vinification entirely in steel, from spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts to refinement, which lasts a few months

Fresh fruit such as apple and pear, then hints of dried fruit and white flowers, then wild herbs and lots of minerality

With good length, it is a fresh and dynamic wine, savory and taut

Serving temperature 10°-12°

Strangolapreti Trentina style

Very natural, like the entire Cecile line, it is produced with Piwi grapes

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.