Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from Gschleier in Oltradige, one of Alto Adige’s best-known wine-growing areas. The vines are 80–110 years old and grow at 450 m on lime, clay and gravel soils over volcanic porphyry. The slope’s position and exposure provide abundant sunlight, contributing to the wine’s fullness and ageing capacity.
Grapes
100% Vernatsch.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand into small containers to limit pressure and damage. After destemming, the must undergoes a slow, gravity-fed fermentation in stainless-steel tanks lasting 15–20 days. Malolactic fermentation follows.
Ageing
The wine matures for 12 months in large wooden barrels and a further six months in bottle.
Technical data
Vintage 2023. Alto Adige DOC. Yield: 46 hl/ha. Alcohol: 13.5% vol. Total acidity: 5.81 g/L. Residual sugar: 0.8 g/L. Available formats: 0.75 L, 1.5 L, 3 L and 6 L.
Tasting profile
An elegant, full-bodied Vernatsch with vibrant cherry fruit, refined spice, fruity tannins and a pronounced, persistent flavour. It has notable potential for development in bottle.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 12–14 °C with Mediterranean cuisine. Ageing potential: 10 years.
