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