Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from hillside vineyards in Oltradige at 400–500 metres. Morainic soils lie over volcanic porphyry, while the sites’ microclimate and slope exposure provide ample sunlight. The vines average more than 30 years of age. These conditions support an elegant Vernatsch with good capacity to age.
Grapes
100% Vernatsch.
Vinification
The grapes are picked by hand into small containers to protect them from excessive pressure. They are destemmed, then undergo alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
The wine matures for six months in large wooden barrels.
Technical data
Vintage 2025. Alto Adige DOC. Yield: 70 hl/ha. Alcohol: 12.5% vol. Total acidity: 4.75 g/L. Residual sugar: 1.0 g/L. Ageing potential: 6 years. Available in 0.375, 0.75, 1.5, 3 and 5-litre bottles.
Tasting profile
Juicy cherry fruit and subtle spice are joined by vibrant freshness. The variety’s delicate character is supported by a notable concentration of velvety tannins.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 12–14 °C. A versatile red for South Tyrolean dishes such as dumplings, ravioli, roast meats, speck and cheese.
Label / history
Selection from the best vineyards and strict yield limitation gave FASS NR. 9 a pioneering role from the 1960s, before DOC regulations were introduced.
