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