Nose

concentrated fruit aromas of ripe berries, mildly spicy notes and hints of cocoa

Palate

dense and complex with elegant tannins and a persistent aftertaste

Growing Conditions

Warm fertile alluvial soils in San Maurizio/Gries near Bolzano at 250 meters a.s.l.

Harvest

By hand. End of September to middle of October

Winemaking

After traditional fermentation of the must in wooden vats, the young wine matures for about a year in French barriques and large wooden barrels.

Appearance

dark garnet

Food Pairing

Substantial dishes with grilled dark meats, game, wildfowl and spicy hard cheeses