'Mock' Sauvignon Blanc Cantina Bolzano-Kellerei Bozen

Mock Sauvignon Blanc Cantina Bolzano–Kellerei Bozen is a vibrant, mineral-driven Alto Adige DOC Sauvignon Blanc from the steep hillsides above Bolzano in northern Italy. The current 2025 vintage is crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grown on gravelly slopes at approximately 500 meters elevation, where pronounced day-to-night temperature changes help preserve freshness and aromatic intensity. Bottled at 13.5% ABV, Mock combines grapefruit, peach, elderflower, acacia, fresh herbs, and distinctive mineral notes with crisp acidity and impressive persistence.

Process & Profile

Mock belongs to Kellerei Bozen’s premium Election collection, which focuses on carefully selected vineyard sites where grape variety, soil, and microclimate come together particularly well. The Sauvignon Blanc for Mock comes from steep, gravelly vineyards around Bolzano at roughly 500 meters above sea level, where warm days and cool nights encourage aromatic ripeness while maintaining lively acidity.

The wine has a particularly strong connection to the historic Mockhof vineyard in the Isarco Valley. The Platter family began planting Sauvignon Blanc there in the 1970s, when the variety was still unusual for the site. The vineyard’s elevation, cool nighttime air, and steep terraces proved exceptionally well suited to Sauvignon Blanc, and today white varieties—especially Sauvignon—dominate the property.

Harvest takes place in September. After a short cold maceration, the ripe grapes are gently pressed, followed by fermentation and maturation entirely in stainless-steel tanks. This approach preserves the grape’s freshness, herbal character, citrus fruit, and mineral precision without introducing oak influence.

In the glass, Mock displays a pale straw-yellow color with greenish reflections. The nose is expressive and varietally distinctive, showing nettle, peach, grapefruit, acacia blossom, and elderflower, with additional green herbal notes. With bottle age, the wine can develop more pronounced flint and mineral nuances.

The palate is fresh, aromatic, and full-flavored, with crisp acidity providing structure to the ripe peach and grapefruit fruit. Herbal and floral tones continue through the mid-palate, while the gravelly hillside soils contribute a clean, mineral-driven character.

The finish is persistent and refreshing, leaving lingering grapefruit, peach, elderflower, herbs, and flinty mineral notes. With approximately 2.1 g/L residual sugar, the wine remains firmly dry and focused, while its 13.5% ABV gives it enough weight to accompany substantial dishes.

What makes Mock Sauvignon Blanc especially compelling is its combination of high-elevation vineyards, pronounced diurnal temperature variation, gravel-rich soils, stainless-steel vinification, and distinctive Alto Adige Sauvignon character. Earlier vintages have also received significant recognition, including 95+ points from Gardini Notes for the 2021 vintage and multiple international medals for prior releases.

Serve it well chilled at approximately 8–10°C / 46–50°F. Kellerei Bozen recommends Mock with salmon, trout, green or white asparagus, poultry, salads, and herb-driven dishes. Its freshness also makes it an excellent aperitif and a natural partner for lighter vegetarian cuisine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mock Sauvignon Blanc Cantina Bolzano–Kellerei Bozen?
It is a premium 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Alto Adige DOC, produced by Kellerei Bozen from steep vineyards around Bolzano in South Tyrol, Italy.

What are the key specs of Mock Sauvignon Blanc?
The current 2025 vintage is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle, with approximately 2.1 g/L residual sugar. The vineyards are situated at around 500 meters elevation on steep gravelly slopes.

What flavors characterize Mock Sauvignon Blanc?
Expect grapefruit, peach, nettle, elderflower, acacia blossom, fresh herbs, and mineral notes, with mature bottles developing additional flinty character.

How is Mock Sauvignon Blanc made?
After a short cold maceration, the grapes are gently pressed and the wine undergoes fermentation and maturation entirely in stainless steel, preserving freshness, aromatics, and mineral definition.

What makes Mock Sauvignon Blanc special?
Its distinction comes from the combination of steep high-elevation vineyards, strong day-night temperature swings, gravelly soils, stainless-steel vinification, and the historic Mockhof connection to Sauvignon Blanc cultivation in Bolzano. The result is a dry, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with crisp acidity, expressive fruit, herbal complexity, and a persistent mineral finish.