Nose

Wide aromatic range of rose petals, honey and lychee.

Palate

Full-bodied structure, and is lasting in the finish. A wine with
greatness that promises much both in the here and now and after many years of keeping.

Growing Conditions

- elevation of vineyards: 260 to 400m.a.s.l.
- hillside vineyards in Entiklar/Niclara - chalk gravel moraine soil
- hillside vineyards in Kurtatsch/Cortaccia - loamy soil

Harvest

The grapes are harvested by hand.

Winemaking

After eight hours of maceration, fermentation and aging for ten months at 80% in concrete vats and at 20% in tonneau. 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

- 8 hours maceration
- for 10 months:
80% in concrete vats |
20% in tonneau barrels
- 2 months in concrete vats
- 5 months maturation in bottle

Appearance

Luminous to golden yellow color.

Food Pairing

Grilled fish, shellfish, Asian and hot dishes, blue cheese