The Vine Agency Drop-in Tasting featuring J. Hofstätter - The Vine Agency
Date: Jun 06/19, Thu Time: 16:00:00-19:00:00 Style: Drop-In
Please join The Vine Agency on Thursday June 6th for an up close and personal tasting of some unique, natural, seasons and collectible wines available from The Vine Agency.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm – drop in and taste at your leisure
We are also presenting a selection of wines from world renown Italian winery located in the Alto Adige region: J. Hofstätter. We will sample 4 wines as part of our annual PRE-ORDER from the J. Hofstätter Estate. Estimated arrival in early September.
Hofstätter
Traditional grape varieties of the Alto Adige are cultivated, with a focus on Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Lagrein, Schiava and Pinot Nero.
About J. Hofstätter…
Joseph Hofstätter established this winery in 1907, in what was then Austria. Today, the Alto Adige (aka Südtirol) is Italian territory, albeit with a distinctly German accent. Both languages are used, and towns and villages have dual names. Hofstätter farms 50 hectares and is unique in that they have vineyards on both the east and west side of the Adige River, with very distinct terroir.
The modern cellar was completely refurbished in 2013, with conical concrete fermentation vessels replacing the stainless tanks installed in the 1970s. The stunningly beautiful cellar was designed to handle many small lots of wine from the multitude of vineyards that make up the estate. Traditional grape varieties of the Alto Adige are cultivated, with a focus on Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Lagrein, Schiava and Pinot Nero. Single-vineyard wines are clearly indicated with the name of the ‘Vigna’, differentiating them from the ‘village’ wines coming from multiple vineyards. The village wines are pure, classic expressions of the traditional varietals, while the single-vineyard and Reserve bottlings show the great potential of these historic sites. Simply put, these wines will change perceptions, and their international reputation is well-deserved.
