Wine Description

Vivid ruby red. Fruity bouquet: red berries, raspberries, cherries and currant, hints of green bell pepper and black pepper. Rich and mouth-coating, velvety tannins and lively acidity play together harmoniously.

Wine Type

still wine | red | dry

Alcohol

14 %

Residual Sugar

1.1 g/l

Acid

5 g/l

Certificates

vegan, organic, bio-dynamic

Allergens

sulfites

Drinking Temperature

16 - 18 °C

Aging Potential

12 years

Award

Falstaff

Gambero Rosso

2 glasses

Vineyard

Origin

Italy, South Tyrol, Bozen & Umgebung, Bozen

Quality grade

IGT Weinberg Dolomiten / Vigneti delle Dolomiti

Site

St. Justina Schwarhof "Zypresse" (1990), St. Justina Kohlerhof "Braun" (2000)

Site Type

hillside

Varietal

Merlot 100 % | 23 years

Geografical Orientation

south east, south

Sea Level

470 - 480 m

Soil

moraine deposits | large | top soil

sand | medium | top soil

loam | medium | top soil

Porphyr | large | sub soil

Weather / Climate

Climate

alpin, mediteranian

Harvest and Maturing

Harvest

handpicked | 16 kg cask

Fermentation

spontaneous with pied de cuve

Malolactic Fermentation

yes

Fermentation Process

délestage | 1 - 3 x day | Duration: 5 days

pump over | 1 x day | Duration: 18 days

Maturing

20 % | barrique | 225 L | new barrel | 12 month(s)

80 % | barrique | 225 L | used barrel | 12 month(s)

oak barrel | 2200 L | used barrel | 12 - 24 month(s)

Bottling

glass cork | March 21, 2020 | 2170 bottles | Lot Number: L2003

Product Codes

EAN

8032130029059

Curiosity

In 1973 a romantic fresco cycle from the 13th century was uncovered in the castle of Rodengo, near Brixen. These frescos tell the first part of the French-Celtic saga of Hartmann von Aue about the knight "Iwein" or "Ywain". It is the eponym for our Merlot, also for its obvious similarity to the name wine.

Food Pairing

Goes very well with game dishes, piquant cheese, strong pasta and creamy risotti.

Vintage 2018

Satisfied with Quality and Quantity The 2018 wine harvest began early in Alto Adige, with lower elevations starting to pick as early as August 20. And toward the end of September, most of the grapes were already in the wineries – well matured and in reasonable numbers. With the white wines, Alto Adige’s winegrowers and winemakers are without exception very satisfied. With the red wines, 2018 will be a great year for Cabernet and Merlot, but also for Pinot Noir and Lagrein. (Südtirol Wein)