MORIT Sankt Magdalener 2020

Ruby red with purple rim. Intensely fruity nose: cherries, strawberries and forest fruits, hints of green bell pepper and black pepper. Good acidity and light and soft tannins, long finish

The county of Bolzano was divided in 1090. The eastern half fell to the Counts of "Morit" and included the territory of today's municipalities of Gargazon, Terlan, Bolzano, Leifers, Ritten etc. The Counts of Morit left their castle Morit and built the castle Greifenstein (Sauschloss) above Siebeneich. Since ancient times the Rhaetian and later the Tyrolean wine was highly appreciated by the Romans and in the German speaking countries.

Ideal with South Tyrolean Speck, cheese and grilled fish. Because of its seductive lightness it's also perfect as a solo entertainer!

Among the white wines, 2020 presents itself as an good vintage on average with very nice Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. The winemakers are very satisfied with the Pinot Noir and Lagrein. The Merlot and especially the Cabernet had to be harvested somewhat earlier than planned because of the weather conditions – with good but not surprisingly good qualities. The 2020 Schiava (Vernatsch) comes through as somewhat leaner than in previous years. At lower elevation locations, the 2020 harvest volumes were around five percent lower than in the previous year, and at the higher elevations, around ten percent lower. (Südtirol Wein)