Baron Eyrl<br />Lagrein from Gries<br /><br />South Tyrol - Alto Adige DOC<br /><br />The grapes of the 'Collection' line come from vineyards selected by the cellar master. The vines grow in the heart of the Lagrein growing area and produce a dense, garnet-<br />red and well-structured wine.<br />Grape varieties: Lagrein<br />Growing area/climate: Gries near Bolzano at 250 m above sea level, warm, loose, sandy alluvial soil<br />Harvest: end of September to mid-October<br />Vinification After the traditional maceration in steel barrels, the young wine continues to mature in large oak barrels and then in the bottle.<br />Characteristics:<br />Colour: intense, dark ruby red with violet reflections.<br />Aroma: floral of violets and roses, fruity of dark berries, spicy and mineral, typical notes of cocoa<br />Taste: Elegant and round with velvety tannin and typical acidity.<br />Goes well with: grilled and roasted meat, game dishes and spicy hard cheeses<br />Alcohol: 13,5 % vol*<br />Residual sugar : 4,2 g/l*<br />* Depending on the vintage, the analytical values may vary slightly.<br />

Epokale was the first Italian white wine to be awarded 100 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. This wine contradicts the classic idea of a South Tyrolean<br />Gewürztraminer, redefines boundaries and impressively shows what this great variety is capable of.<br />Mild temperatures in spring brought about an early start of vegetation. The summer months were decidedly sunny and dry. Cool nights ensured that the physiological<br />ripeness could nevertheless develop in a balanced way. Thanks to a cool September, the ripening process was delayed so that an excellent harvest with optimally ripened<br />grapes took place. The elegant white wines show a pronounced juiciness, variety of aromas and depth, the intense reds offer plenty of fruit and character.<br /><br />Grape variety: Gewürztraminer<br />Yield: 29 hl/hectare<br />Altitude: 420 - 440 m<br />Exposure: south-east<br />Harvest: End of October<br />Soil: calcareous gravel with clay soil, subsoil rocks of porphyry<br />Age of the vines: oldest Guyot stock, from over 20 years to almost 30 years old<br />Climate: extreme interplay between sunny days dominated by the Mediterranean climate and night hours dominated by cold downdrafts from the surrounding mountains<br />

GRAPE VARIETY: Lagrein (short stalk)<br />SOIL TYPE: Alluvial soil of porphyric origin and moraine soil<br />TYPE OF GROWING: pergola, with one truss / cane<br />PLANT DENSITY: 5000 - 8500 canes /ha<br />CROPPING AGE OF THE VINE STOCKS: 25 years<br />QUALITY IMPROVING MEASURES: Thinning of 50% of the grapes in July.<br />HARVEST: First to second week of October; the grapes are harvested, placed in small plastic boxes and dried under cover until Christmas.<br />VINIFICATION: De-stemming and subsequent fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled fermentation temperature with a maceration period of about 10 days.<br />VINIFICATION: End of fermentation in concrete barrels and malolactic fermentation in new barriques and tonneaux. The wine is barrel-aged for at least 16 months before<br />bottling.<br />COLOUR: Almost black violet<br />AROMA: Dried forest fruits, man chocolate, leather<br />TASTE: Very warm, powerful tannins, dense and persistent, slightly bitter.<br />

ORNELLAIA 2020 'LA P ROPORZIONE'<br />- BOLGHERI DOC SUPERIORE RED<br />Ornellaia was born from the encounter between nature and thought. Ancient and complex soils dialogue through the wisdom of man with a delicate microclimate that finds<br />its echo and mirror in the Mediterranean Sea. Long ageing accompanies the estate's great wine to its fullest expression, revealing over time its finesse, breadth and<br />generosity.<br /><br />E NOLOGIST'S TASTING NOTES<br />50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot Alc. 14.5% vol. 'With its usual intense ruby red colour, Ornellaia 2020 is characterised on the<br />nose by aromas of ripe red fruit and delicate notes of vanilla and sweet tobacco. On the palate the wine is soft and velvety, with a pleasant, enveloping mouthfeel that invites<br />a second sip. The tannic texture is dense and at the same time elegant and the finish is savoury and beautifully persistent.' - Olga Fusari - Winemaker - July 2022<br /><br />THE CLIMATE OF 2020<br />After a mild and rainy winter, March saw a temporary drop in temperatures with a few nights below 0°C right at the start of budding in the last week of the month. The newly<br />budded shoots were, however, still protected by the cotton bud tissue, which prevented frost damage. The rest of spring saw generally warm weather with normal rainfall,<br />ensuring regular vegetative development until flowering, which took place between 20 and 25 May. In June, a passage of heavy rainfall towards the middle of the month was<br />followed by a very long dry period with a substantial absence of rain and torrid temperatures until the end of August. The veraison took place evenly and quickly between 20<br />and 25 July, starting the ripening of the grapes under a blazing sun. Rains arrived at the end of August, which led to a considerable drop in temperatures, with night-time<br />lows as low as 13°C, ideal conditions for completing the ripening of the Merlots. They were harvested early and quickly, in just two weeks, in order to preserve as much<br />freshness and fruitiness as possible, just in time to avoid a sudden week-long heat wave where the thermometer marked up to 37°C, causing sugar levels to soar for all the<br />varieties still to be harvested, leading us to begin harvesting Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon from the young vineyards as early as 17 September. Towards the end<br />of September, a passage of rain finally brought the weather conditions back to normal, the water absorbed by the grapes lowered the alcohol levels back to normal values,<br />allowing us to conclude the harvest of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot on 3 October.<br /><br />VINIFICATION AND FINING<br />Harvesting was carried out by hand in 15 kg crates and the grapes were sorted on a double sorting table before and after destemming and then subjected to a soft crushing.<br />In 2016, optical sorting was introduced in addition to manual selection to further increase the quality of the selection. Each variety and each plot was vinified separately.<br />Alcoholic fermentation took place partly in stainless steel vats and partly in concrete vats at temperatures between 26 and 30°C for a week, followed by a maceration period<br />of around 15 days, with a total stay in the vats of around three weeks. Malolactic fermentation took place mainly in oak barrels (70% new and 30% second passage). The<br />wine remained in barriques in the<br />Ornellaia cellar at a controlled temperature for a period of about 18 months. After the first 12 months, it was blended, then reintroduced into the barriques, where it spent a<br />further 6 months. The wine remained in the bottle for 12 months before release. - Axel Heinz - Estate Manager<br />

Appius 2012<br />The third edition of the super wine APPIUS remains true to the principle of interpreting the respective vintage in the best possible way through excellent grapes personally<br />selected by Hans Terzer. From a climatic point of view, 2012 was very positive in the Überetsch: the harvest was without significant rainfall and produced fully ripe grapes<br />with beautiful fruit and intense aromas, which can also be found in the APPIUS 2012.<br />The cuvee with a main part of Chardonnay is combined with Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc. The result: a multi-layered complex nose of paradisiacal fruit notes<br />such as: Banana, pineapple, papaya - but also slightly floral notes. The palate is flattered by a creamy structure accompanied by pleasant minerality, a fine acidity and a<br />long lasting finish. All in all, a very harmonious and elegant wine - which guarantees extraordinary drinking pleasure even after many years.<br /><br />Bright straw yellow with green reflections<br />Multi-layered aromas of banana, pineapple, papaya<br />Creamy minerality, complex, immensely long finish<br /><br />Vines: Variety: Chardonnay (65%), Sauvignon (15%), rest Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc<br /><br />Age: 25 to 35 years<br /><br />Growing area:<br />Site: selected vineyards in Eppan.<br />Exposure: south-east / south-west<br />Soil: Calcareous gravel or moraine debris soils<br />Method of cultivation: Guyot<br /><br />Harvest 2012:<br />Mid to late September<br /><br />Vinification: Fermentation, malolactic fermentation and ageing in barriques.<br />tonneau. Assemblage after just under one year and further maturation<br />on the fine lees for three years in steel tanks.<br />Yield: 35 hl/ha<br /><br />Analytical data:<br />Alcohol content: 14%<br />Residual sugar: 3 gr/l<br />Acidity: 5,20 gr/l<br /><br />Serving suggestions:<br />Drinking temperature: 8 to 10 degrees<br />

<br />THE CREATIVE ACT<br />of 2006<br />The weather conditions in 2006 were variable, but on the whole hot and dry. While July proved to be an incredibly sultry month, August was characterised by rain and<br />relatively cold temperatures. The almost summer-like climate in September created the conditions for the creation of this cuvée, eliminating areas where certain pests were<br />present and maximising the ripening of the grapes. The harvest began on 11 September and continued for almost four weeks.<br /><br />NOSE<br />What immediately strikes you is the balanced impression of the bouquet, pure, airy and luminous. A floral and fruity tone develops, which is quickly enriched by candied<br />fruit, ripe hay and toasted notes, accompanied by hints of liquorice.<br /><br />THE PALATE<br />'It is on the palate that this wine reveals its opulence, measured yet delicious and enveloping. Gradually the aromas evolve and expand, becoming more complex and<br />intriguing, and the creaminess gives way to a silkier texture. All of this is finally resolved in an exquisite bitter note, enhanced by a touch of iodine.<br /><br />CULINARY PAIRINGS<br />Sicilian olive oil envelops the unparalleled sensual notes of Dom Pérignon. When the wine marries the low acidity and brilliance of the oily substance, it reveals the velvety<br />curves, impeccable voluptuousness and smoothness of Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006, enlivened by vegetal notes.<br />

Roblinus de' Waldgries<br /><br />'I have decided only in top vintages to separately vinify the fillet piece from the Kirschleiten vineyard, behind our Ansitz. A wine from exceptional vintages that is only<br />available in limited quantities.'<br /><br />'Roblinus de' Waldgries is new. And different. Deliberately the best of the good.<br />From a cru site, these wines of the century are created. Only in very special years.'<br /><br />Grape variety: Lagrein<br />Food recommendations: Meditation wine<br />Storage conditions: darkened room, cool ambience, low temperature fluctuations.<br />Eye: dark purple<br />Nose: extremely complex, playful aromas<br />Palate: a wine with a lot of tension and noblesse<br />