About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Schiava is sourced from old vines trained on traditional pergolas. The soils combine morainal and sandy deposits with porphyry gravel.
Grapes
Schiava (Vernatsch).
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at approximately 25°C and is followed by malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
The wine matures for four months in concrete vats before being bottled in spring.
Technical data
The 2024 vintage has 12.5% alcohol, total acidity of 4.6 g/L and residual sugar of 0.7 g/L. Vineyard yield is 75 hl/ha.
Tasting profile
Intense ruby red. The fresh bouquet is marked by violet and morello cherry. On the palate, unusual freshness and intensity from the old vines are complemented by soft tannins.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 14°C. Pair with light first courses, hot or cold starters, traditional South Tyrolean dishes such as Speck, mild cheeses, and fish. Cellaring potential is 2–3 years.
