Michei Extra Brut

The history of wine cellars is often the story of a family and its ability to enhance tradition and innovation, in a combination that has stood the test of time. And so it was that in Termeno, a municipality in Alto Adige, in Maria Hofstӓtter’s “Swarzer Adler” (Black Eagle) inn, an ancient imperial-royal postal station from the 16th century. where her husband Josef originally produced his first wines, her great-grandson Martin Foradori Hofstӓtter founded the current winery which has owed its great success to her intuitions since the 1990s. The heritage of knowledge of an ancient family of winemakers, the excellent vineyards of the eastern side of Alto Adige, the respect for traditions combined with the virtuous use of technology, are the keystone that has allowed this winery to produce wines excellent in perfect South Tyrolean style. Among the appreciable intuitions of Martin Foradori Hofstӓtter, the construction in 1997 of the avant-garde “wine tower” entirely made of wood which responded to the need to expand the cellar spaces in height rather than in extension, in a very limited area. Or the revolutionary conical-shaped concrete barrels with low energy impact for the fermentation of grapes, installed in 2013 and an absolute novelty for Alto Adige.

Michei Extra brut is Hofstätter’s sparkling wine, originating from two white grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot bianco, the latter are combined with Pinot Noir, the must obtained from the soft pressing of the grains and ferments for the first time at 85 % in steel, while the remaining part is vinified in oak barrels. The refermentation then takes place directly in the bottle, using the Classic Method technique. The sparkling wine then remains to mature on the yeasts for 24 months, a period at the end of which the winery proceeds with the marketing operations.

Michei Extra brut is Hofstätter’s sparkling wine with a straw yellow color and a fine perlage. The aromas are fruity, with hints of bread and spicy aromas and vanilla. The taste is fresh and persistent with savory notes.

Production area: Trentino-Alto Adige

Vintage: N.v.

Alcohol: 12.5%

Capacity: 75 cl.

Company: Hofstätter

Grape variety: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir

Denomination: Trento DOC

Recommended pairings: Michei Extra brut is Hofstätter’s sparkling wine, ideal for appetizers but can be paired with fish and vegetable dishes.