Nose

Fine bouquet of blackcurrants, blackberries and black pepper.

Palate

Full and expansive on the palate with well integrated tannins that provide strength and structure. The rich, full body with its good balance between ripe fruit and tannins emphasizes the harmonious and lasting finish.

Growing Conditions

- elevation of vineyards: 230 to 320 m.a.s.l.
- hillside vineyard in Kurtatsch/Cortaccia
- south-eastern exposure
- soil: chalk gravel moraine

Harvest

The grapes are harvested by hand.

Winemaking

Fermentation on the skins in concrete vats is followed by malolactic fermentation and aging for ten months in barrique. After blending, the assemblage spends another two more months in concrete vats. Finally, the wine is allowed to mature additional five months in the bottle.

Aging

- for 10 months in barrique barrels
- 2 months in concrete vats
- 5 months maturation in bottle

Appearance

Garnet-red in color.

Food Pairing

Pork, veal and beef, lamb, poultry, duck, game, cheese