Réserve del Conte 2021 BIO MANINCOR 750ml

Grape varieties: Lagrein 48 %, Merlot 35 %, Cabernet 17 %.
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
gravel and other glacial rock deposits. These vineyards are among the warmest sites in South Tyrol and are predestined for great red wines.

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
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
about balance. Physiological ripeness, sugar ripeness and acidity are in optimal balance. Ripe fruit, cool character and moderate alcohol characterise the vintage. From the
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.

Vinification: Each batch was vinified separately, always with mash fermentation, partly spontaneously with the grape's own yeasts in wooden, concrete and stainless steel
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
top priorities. The wine was aged for twelve months in wooden barrels of various sizes.

Bottling: 58,400 bottles were filled.

Data:
Residual sugar: 1.2 g/l
Alcohol: 13 % vol.
Acidity: biological acid reduction 5,6 g/l

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
with firm but fine tannin, Burgundian in its drinking flow.

Optimal drinking maturity from 2023 until the end of 2028.
Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C
Goes well with spicy Mediterranean starters and roast and grilled (red) meat.