Cesconi Olivar 2023

Cesconi Olivar

Region: Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Vintage: 2024

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco

ABV: 14%

A light gold wine that shows layered aromas of ripe stone fruit such as apricot and peach with notes of white flowers and vanilla notes. The palate has vibrant acidity with a fresh, citrus character and the touch of minerality Pressano is known for. The long finish is floral and fragrant.

The vineyards are located on the west-facing Pressano hill and have red soils originating from sandstone of the Triassic period. They are situated at an altitude of approximately 350 metres, with west and southwest-facing exposures. The soils are of medium texture, offering good depth and natural fertility. Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio are planted at a density of around 7,000 vines per hectare and trained using the Guyot system, while Pinot Bianco is grown under the Pergola system at approximately 4,000 vines per hectare. The vineyards have an average vine age of around 35 years, contributing to balance and consistency in the fruit.

The different varieties were harvested and vinified separately to account for their distinct ripening times. Hand-picked grapes were crushed and briefly macerated before being pressed under inert conditions. The must was settled for 12 hours without the addition of sulphur dioxide prior to fermentation. Fermentation took place in large oak barrels and used barriques, where the wine remained for approximately 10 months. The varieties were blended only after this ageing period, with the wine typically released two years after harvest.

The four Cesconi brothers have transformed their family estate, in the village of Pressano, into one of the Trentino region’s most admired wineries. The Cesconi family previously sold all their fruit to the local cooperative in nearby Lavis, yet today they make some of Northern Italy’s most exciting white wines.