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.