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.