Nose

fruity aromas of ripe apricot, pineapple, sugar melon and peaches, candied exotic fruits such as mango

Palate

full-bodied and opulent with a well-balanced acidity and creamy mouthfeel

Growing Conditions

Sun-blessed sites on the slopes around Bolzano at 300 to 400 meters a.s.l.

Harvest

By hand. End of September to middle of October

Winemaking

Carefully selected grapes are air-dried on racks, gently pressed in February of the following year and slowly fermented in French barriques. The high sugar concentration causes fermentation to stop at about 10% ABV.

Appearance

golden with amber hues

Food Pairing

As a dessert wine with pastries, strudel or mature blue cheeses