Nose
Full and complex bouquet of ripe berry aromas, cherry and barberry and spicy notes of tobacco and leather and some liquorice, eucalyptus and forest soils
Palate
The wine has structure and finesse and a soft and velvety character with well integrated acidity and firm tannins
Growing Conditions
The grapes for this wine flourish in our two monastery vineyards in the historical quarter of Gries-Moritzing in the Bolzano basin at an altitude of 250-280m. Soils made up of alluvial materials overlie Bolzano quartz-porphyry.
Harvest
Handpicked
Winemaking
Temperature-controlled fermentationi in stainless steel tanks at 30°C for 14 days, followed by malolactic fermentation
Aging
Aging in small wooden barrels for 14-16 months
Appearance
Intensive, dark garnet color
Food Pairing
Best enjoyed slightly below room temperature with substantial dishes, especially meat and game
