Origin
Italy
Quality grade
DOC
Site
Panholzer, Bichele, Kreuzleiten, Bödele, Tatzenschroat, Langeben
Site Type
terraces
Varietal
Merlot 40 % | 15 - 30 years
5700 plants/ha | 3500 - 5000 liter/ha
Cabernet Franc 35 %
Syrah 8 %
Petit Verdot 8 %
Cabernet Sauvignon 5 %
Tempranillo 4 %
Geografical Orientation
east, south east, south
Sea Level
240 - 310 m
Soil
lime gravel
loam
sandy
Cellar
Harvest
handpicked
Malolactic Fermentation
yes
Skin Contact
2 week(s)
Fermentation
spontaneous
large wooden barrel | used barrel
Maturing
oak barrel | used barrel | 18 month(s)
oak barrel | new barrel
Bottling
15000 bottles
Data
Wine Type
Still wine | red | dry
Certificates
respect - BIODYN
Allergens
sulfites
Drinking Temperature
16 - 18 °C
Aging Potential
medium (8 years)
Optimum Drinking Year
2018 - 2026
Wine Description
Bright, full cherry red. On the nose the wine isreminiscent of ripe cherry, liquorice and wild herbs; the smooth, ripe tannins givethe wine an especially harmonious mouth-feel with tangy fresh herbs on the finish.