LINTICLARUS Cuvèe Cabernet Merlot Riserva

Alto Adige

$ USD

Release Price

Drink Window

14%

ABV

3.57

pH

5.4

TA

0.3

RS

Nose

Intensive bouquet of flowers, blackberries and black currants.

Palate

The robustly structured body and fine tannins carry the aroma smoothly on the palate, leading to a long, juicy finish.

Growing Conditions

- Elevation of the vineyards: 250 - 330 m a.s.l.
- Hillside vineyards in Niclara
- Soil: very deep morainic soil, slightly compacted and sandy, with a high clay content and elevated limestone levels.

Harvest

The grapes are harvested by hand.

Winemaking

Three to four weeks of maceration in concrete vats, followed by malolactic fermentation and 12 months of aging in small oak barrels. After an additional six months in large wooden casks, the wine matures for another year in the bottle.

Aging

- 12 months in barrique
- 6 months in large wooden casks
- 6 months in the bottle

Appearance

Deep garnet-red

Food Pairing

Braised/grilled red meat, lamb or game, aged cheeses.

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LINTICLARUS Cuvèe Cabernet Merlot Riserva

Alto Adige

Release Price

Drink Window

ABV

pH

TA

RS

Nose

Palate

Growing Conditions

Harvest

Winemaking

Aging

Appearance

Food Pairing

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