Bright cherry red, fruity, delicately spicy, soft tannins, pleasant freshness, long finish.<br /><br />The Kalterersee BISCHOFSLEITEN is an ambassador for its terroir. Unmistakable Kalterer. Grown on old vines in a divine vineyard near Lake Kaltern, its own 'Vigna'. Its<br />terroir and traditional ageing in wooden barrels give rise to a multi-layered aroma of Amarena cherries, redcurrants and violets with a hint of almonds. The elegant body is<br />evident on the palate. The wine is refreshing and carries soft tannins. The finish is fruity and long.<br /><br />Hand-picked and selected grapes from the historic 'Bischofsleiten' vineyard. Destemming of the grapes and mash fermentation at a controlled temperature in stainless<br />steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation, maturation in stainless steel tanks and in used tonneau (10%) for 6 months.<br /><br />100% Vernatsch, autochthonous variety from South Tyrol<br /><br />Kaltern, Seehof, Bischofsleiten: 230 to 280 metres above sea level, steep single vineyard in the immediate vicinity of Lake Kaltern, deep, humusy, sandy-loamy limestone<br />gravel soil<br /><br />Especially recommended with bacon, cheese and sausage, pizza, delicately flavoured soups and pasta dishes, fried fish and meat<br /><br />Alcohol 13 % vol.<br />Total acidity 5,0 g/l<br />Residual sugar 0.3 g/l<br />
Price
€52.20
