Nose
Cassis, mint, leather and fine notes of cocoa
Palate
Velvety, substantial, complex
Growing Conditions
Sites: Selected vineyards in Cortaccia, Caldaro, Missiano and Leitach
(250-400m)
Exposure: South/southeast
Soil: Moraine debris and limestone gravel
Training System: Guyot
Harvest
Merlot mid of October and Cabernet mid to end of October; harvest and
selection of grapes by hand.
Winemaking
20 days maceration, followed by 12 months of ageing in barrique-tonneaux.
Appearance
blackish red
Food Pairing
strong meat dishes, aged cheese.