Nose

delicate floral notes of violets with fruity hints of blueberries and blackcurrant

Palate

impressive with its typical bitter nuances on the palate, well structured, full-bodied and
velvety, with a touch of bitter cocoa and delicious forest fruits on the finish

Growing Conditions

altitude: 230 – 300 m
soil: calcareous and porphyritic gravel, sand and loam
age of the vines: 20 to over 100 years
slope exposure: west 50 %, south-west 40%, south 10%
climate: extreme interplay between sunny days influenced by the Mediterranean climate and
cool nights marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains

Harvest

beginning to mid-October

Winemaking

After manual harvest, the grapes are delivered in small bins. Fermentation takes
place in big oak casks at a controlled temperature of 28°C and is followed by malolactic
fermentation.

Aging

The wine matures for 12 months in French barriques, followed by another 6 months
in concrete tanks. After bottling, Urban rests in the bottle for at least another 6 months.

Appearance

ruby to dark garnet

Food Pairing

Urban is a fantastic match for tasty and rich soups or for mature cheese and eggs;
also pair it with pizza or game; in combination with rare meat, roast beef or tenderloin it tastes
spectacular!