About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from warm, west- to southwest-facing sites at 270–410 m. The morainal and alluvial soils contain eroded porphyry.
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet has been cultivated in South Tyrol for more than a century.
Vinification
Fully ripe fruit ferments with the skins at 28–30°C for approximately 12 days. Malolactic fermentation follows. The wine then refines for 10 months in a combination of concrete tanks and large wooden casks.
Technical data
The 2024 wine has 13.5% alcohol, total acidity of 5.2 g/l and residual sugar of 1.2 g/l. The vineyard yield is 56 hl/ha.
Tasting profile
Deep dark ruby to dark red in colour, with concentrated blackcurrant and blackberry aromas complemented by ripe red berries and spice. The palate is rich, with assertive yet supple tannins, and finishes long with fresh fruit.
Serving and pairing
Serve cool at 16°C. Pair with grilled or roasted beef, venison, lamb and mature cheeses. Cellaring potential is 2–4 years.
