Nose

Cassis, mint, leather, subtle notes of cocoa, blackberry and tobacco leaf.

Palate

Velvety, full-bodied and complex.

Growing Conditions

Sites: warmest sites of Appiano, Caldaro and Cortaccia (250-400m).
Exposure: South/southeast
Soil: Moraine debris and limestone gravel
Training System: Guyot

Harvest

Cabernet and Merlot mid of October; harvest and selection of grapes by hand.

Winemaking

20 days maceration, followed by 12 months of ageing in barrique-tonneaux.
Assemblage and 10 months of maturation in stainless-steel tanks.

Appearance

Blackish red.

Food Pairing

Strong meat dishes, aged cheese.