Nose

Delicate aromas of forest fruits and cherries.

Palate

Fine-grained, ripe tannins accompany its beautiful acidity and provide elegance, persistence and a long finish.

Growing Conditions

- Elevation of vineyard: 230 to 250 m a.s.l.
- Hillside vineyard in Niclara, Cortaccia and Bolzano
- Soil: calcareous clay soils on porphyry rock in Niclara, calcareous - sandy alluvial soils in Cortaccia and calcareous clay soils on porphyry rock in Bolzano

Harvest

The graps 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 (barriques)
- 6 months in large wooden casks
- 12 months maturation in the bottle

Appearance

Dark ruby-red

Food Pairing

Red meat, game, poultry, strong spicy hard cheese.