Merlot

CLASSICS

The grapes come from vineyards planted in calcareous clay and gravel soils at an altitude between 250 and 400 meters.

APPELATION

Alto Adige DOC

VINTAGE

2023

vintage description

A mild and sunny winter with little rainfall was followed by a dry March, which resulted in relatively early budburst. Spring was cool and rainy, while warm sunny days alternated with rainy days in June. A hot summer, followed by rain at the beginning of September demanded a lot of effort from our winegrowers, which was in turn rewarded with a splendid autumn and ideal harvest conditions. Meticulous work in the vineyard, experience and commitment allowed our winegrowing members to brilliantly overcome the many challenges of this vintage. The white wines of the 2023 vintage are fresh and delicate and convince with their juicy freshness. The red wines, especially the Pinot Noir, are characterised by elegance and finesse.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

  • grapes: Merlot
  • yield: 70 hl/Hectare
  • altitude: 250 – 400 m
  • soil: calcareous clay and gravelly soils
  • climate: extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains

winemaking

The grapes are destemmed and fermented at controlled temperature (28° C) in steel tanks with malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures in oak barrels of different sizes and concrete tanks.

tasting notes

garnet red to dark garnet red

 

It is reminiscent of wild wine and smells slightly of grass.

Its taste is full-bodied and tart, with aromas of wild cherry and blackcurrant.

serving temperature

14 – 16° C

residual sugar

< 3 g/l

total acidity

5.2 g/l

ABV

13 % vol

aging potential

3-5 years

bottle size

0.75 l 

WATCH THE LAST AWARDS
Award Date Year Score
GAULT&MILLAU 2022 2019 4 rote Trauben
VERONELLI 2012 2011 Tre Stelle
GAULT&MILLAU 2023 2020 3 rote Trauben
WEIN-PLUS 2018 2016 87 punti
DER BERLINER WEINFÜHRER 2012 2011 vino molto buono

Selection

Classics