Nose

Intensely fruity nose: cherries, strawberries and forest fruits, hints of green bell pepper and black pepper.

Palate

Good acidity and light and soft tannins, long finish

Growing Conditions

Typical Varietals, Wines that are Elegant, Fresh, and Fruity The capricious weather in 2017, above all else the frost and hail, left its mark in Alto Adige's vineyards, especially in terms of quantity. All in all, though, 2017 presents itself as a good vintage with convincing levels of quality and with quaffable, inviting wines that are typical for Alto Adige. (Südtirol Wein)

- Site:St. Justina Schwarhof "Zypresse" (2013), St. Justina Kohlerhof (1965), St. Justina Kohlerhof "Greal" (1967)

Varietal:

- Vernatsch 87 %
- Varietal Age: 46 years
- Plant Density: 5000 plants/ha
- Varietal Yield: 8000 liter/ha

- Lagrein 10 %
- Varietal Age: 23 years

- Pinot Noir 3 %
- Varietal Age: 29 years

- Geografical Orientation: south east, south, south west, west

- Sea Level: 390 - 470 m

- top soil: moraine deposits(large), sand(medium), loam(medium)

- sub soil: Porphyr(large)

Harvest

Handpicked, vine selection, 16 kg cask

Bottling

- 17 october 2018 | 2814 bottles

- 17 april 2019 | 1705 bottles

Winemaking

- Malolactic Fermentation: yes

- Fermentation: spontaneous with pied de cuve

- Fermentation Process: délestage | 1 - 3 day(s) | Duration: 5 days, pump over | 1 day(s) | Duration: 18 days

Aging

Large wooden barrel | 3200 L | used barrel | 1 - 24 month(s)

Appearance

Ruby red with purple rim.

Food Pairing

deal with South Tyrolean Speck, cheese and grilled fish. Because of its seductive lightness it's also perfect as a solo entertainer!