Nose
Powerful spice on the nose with pepper, wild berries, red currant, notes of coffee and cocoa, and a hint of pine needles.
Palate
Multifaceted, full-bodied mouthfeel with alpine freshness, a strong presence and incomparable elegance. Long and complex in the finish with great finesse.
Growing Conditions
Caldaro, Seehof, Nussleiten: 230m above sea level
deep, humus-rich, sandy clay soil on calcareous gravel in the immediate vicinity of Caldaro Lake
Harvest
Manual harvest and selection of the grapes from the "Nussleiten" vineyard.
Winemaking
Destemming and mash fermentation under controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation followed by 18 months of ageing in new barriques.
Aging
Assemblage 2 to 3 months before bottling, and at least another 12 months of ageing in the bottle.
Appearance
Dark ruby red colour.
Food Pairing
Ideal with dishes with mushrooms and truffle, spicy roasted meat, lamb and game dishes, mature cheese, dark chocolate.
