Grape variety
Merlot and Vernatsch
Location and soil
Steep south-facing slopes above Bozen with skeletal soils of quartz and porphyry at 550 meters above sea level.
Training system
Spur and Pergola
Harvest period
Beginning of October
Management
Close to nature, a lot of manual work, and very little use of machines due to the extremely steep slopes.
Vinification
Vernatsch: maceration fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Merlot: maceration fermentation with partially dried berries
Blending of both wines after the first separation, followed by aging in old oak barrels, remaining on the fine lees for several months.
Characteristics
Full-bodied and well-balanced taste with soft notes of forest fruits, black berries, bitter almonds, and cherries. It is characterized by its richness and long finish.
Food recommendations
Suitable for game dishes as well as dark meat and hard cheese
