Grape varieties: Lagrein 48 %, Merlot 35 %, Cabernet 17 %.<br />Site and soil: Manincor and Panholzerhof, both south-eastern slopes at 250 m above sea level with lake views, with strong, sandy loam soils, interspersed with limestone<br />gravel and other glacial rock deposits. These vineyards are among the warmest sites in South Tyrol and are predestined for great red wines.<br /><br />Vintage: 2021 was a relatively late year. The harvest began on 13 September with Sauvignon Blanc in Lieben Aich and ended on 20 October with Cabernet Sauvignon on<br />Manincor. The ripening period in particular was characterised by almost perfect weather, with sunny days and clear nights where it cooled down properly. So 2021 is all<br />about balance. Physiological ripeness, sugar ripeness and acidity are in optimal balance. Ripe fruit, cool character and moderate alcohol characterise the vintage. From the<br />end of September to mid-October, we were able to harvest Merlot, Lagrein and Cabernet Franc one after the other at the best time. The yield per hectare was 59 hl.<br /><br />Vinification: Each batch was vinified separately, always with mash fermentation, partly spontaneously with the grape's own yeasts in wooden, concrete and stainless steel<br />vats. The maceration lasted ten days and was carried out carefully. It was only macerated once a day to obtain fine-grained, filigree tannins. Freshness and finesse are the<br />top priorities. The wine was aged for twelve months in wooden barrels of various sizes.<br /><br />Bottling: 58,400 bottles were filled.<br /><br />Data:<br />Residual sugar: 1.2 g/l<br />Alcohol: 13 % vol.<br />Acidity: biological acid reduction 5,6 g/l<br /><br />Description and drinking suggestions: Bright, dense ruby red. On the nose fruity with small berries, later spicy with liquorice, white and black pepper. Dense on the palate<br />with firm but fine tannin, Burgundian in its drinking flow.<br /><br />Optimal drinking maturity from 2023 until the end of 2028.<br />Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C<br />Goes well with spicy Mediterranean starters and roast and grilled (red) meat.<br />
Price
€22.30
