Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
Part of the fruit comes from well-aired hillside vineyards in Oltradige, including Girlan, where the parcels lie at 450–500 m in mineral-rich deposits formed by Ice Age sedimentation. The balance is sourced near Cortaccia in Bassa Atesina, where the soils are sandy, warm and deep.
Grapes
50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot.
Vinification
The bunches are hand-harvested into small containers to limit pressure on the fruit. After destemming, gravity is used to fill stainless-steel tanks, where a slow fermentation lasts 18–20 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques.
Ageing
The wine matures for 20 months in barriques, 50% of which are new. Following the final assemblage, it rests for another eight months in bottle.
Technical data
Vintage 2022. Alto Adige DOC. Yield: 46 hl/ha. Alcohol: 14.0% vol. Total acidity: 5.66 g/L. Residual sugar: 0.3 g/L. Ageing potential: 10 years.
Tasting profile
Intense ruby red. The palate is full and pleasing, while the aromatic profile combines dark berries and delicate spice with light balsamic notes of rosemary and thyme. The finish is smooth.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16–18 °C. Pair with roast meats, game or spicy cheeses.
