Nose
Complex bouquet of Amarena cherry, red currant and violet, with hints of almonds.
Palate
Elegant with soft tannins and long finish.
Growing Conditions
Caldaro, Seehof, Bischofsleiten: 230-280m above sea level
steep single site in the immediate vicinity of Caldaro Lake
deep, humus-rich clay soil on calcareous gravel
Harvest
Manual harvest and selection of the grapes from the historic "Bischofsleiten" vineyard.
Winemaking
Destemming and mash fermentation under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.
Aging
After malolactic fermentation, 6 moths of ageing in stainless steel tanks and used tonneaux (10%).
Appearance
Bright light cherry red colour.
Food Pairing
Ideal with speck or bacon, cheese and sausage, pizza, delicately spiced soups and pasta dishes, roasted fish and meat.