Nose
Intensive scent of flowers, blackberries and blackcurrants.
Palate
The powerfully structured body and fine tannins give lasting support to the bouquet on the palate and ensure a long, juicy finish.
Growing Conditions
- Elevation of vineyards: 260 to 300 m.a.s.l
- Hillside vineyards in Entiklar/Niclara
- Soil: highly loamy sand with a high limestone content dominate the loose and very deep morainic soil
Harvest
The grapes are harvested by hand.
Winemaking
Fermentation on the skins for 3-4 weeks in concrete vats followed by malolactic fermentation and a 12-month aging period in small oaken barrels.
After a further six months in large wooden casks, the wine ages for another year in the bottle.
Aging
- 12 months in small oaken barrels (barrique)
- 6 months in large wooden casks
- 12 months maturation in bottle
Appearance
Dark, garnet-red.
Food Pairing
Braised/grilled red meat, lamb or game, aged cheeses.