Siebeneich Riserva 2021<br /><br />'This Merlot, which feels at home in warm southern locations with deep and loamy soils, is a multi-layered and full-bodied red wine that convinces above all with its finesse.'<br />Rudi Kofler<br /><br />Wine:<br />Region of Origin: South Tyrol - Italy<br />DOC Area: South Tyrol<br />Variety: 100 % Merlot<br />Vintage: 2021<br />Yield: 56 hl/ha<br />Orientation: South - Southwest<br />Slope: 5 - 15<br />Altitude: 250 - 280 m<br /><br />Vinification:<br />Harvest and grape selection by hand; destemming of the grapes followed by slow maceration at controlled temperature and gentle maceration in stainless steel tanks;<br />malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months partly in large wooden barrels (50%) partly in barriques (50%). For the maturation in the barrique barrels, one third new<br />wooden barrels are used. Assemblage three months before bottling.<br /><br />Technical data:<br />Alcohol content: 14.0% vol.<br />Residual sugar: 0.5 g/l<br />Total acidity: 4,9 g/l<br />Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C<br />Food pairing:<br />Goes well with Kitz shoulder braised in olive oil and herbs on asparagus and wild vegetables, beef tagliata on a bed of rocket, rabbit stew or a braised lamb shank with<br />spinach polenta; equally interesting with melanzane alla parmigiana...,<br /><br />Character:<br />Colour: sparkling rich ruby red.<br />Nose: The prominent fruit of blackberries and cranberries combines with the herbal aromas of mint and eucalyptus, complemented by a hint of black pepper, to create a very<br />multi-faceted bouquet.<br />Taste: A stable tannin structure and the fruit-driven aromas allow the Merlot to unfold optimally on the palate and show a multi-layered structure as well as a profound length.<br />
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