Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon - Alto Adige DOC
Production area: south-facing mountainside above Termeno
Soils: clay
Wine-making: The grapes are destemmed and crushed, after which follows a brief fermentation on the skins, during which time the skins are kept constantly submerged in the new wine. Towards the end of the fermentation the temperature is allowed to rise in order to extract the maximum of colour and fl avour.
Maturation and organoleptic characteristics: The new wine spends 10 months in Slovenian oak casks followed by 6 months in bottle prior to release. Originally France, the Cabernet Sauvignon vine has adapted magnifi cently to growing conditions in all of the world's premium wine-growing regions. It has been at home in Alto Adige (South Tyrol) for well over a century. In addition to the wine's unmistakable varietal character, one of the characteristics which has made Cabernet Sauvignon so popular is the way in which it also expresses the unique features of the terroir in which it is grown. This particular wine is very rich and concentrated, full, deep ruby in colour with intense, almost aggressive herbaceous aromas which evolve and become warm and generous with maturity. They remain intense even after the wine has been in the glass for a considerable time. On the palate it is rich and dry, herbaceous, earthy and long due to its fi rm, tannic structure, characteristics which will enable this wine to mature magnifi cently in bottle for at least a year or two, evolving, mellowing and developing complexity.
Goes especially well with: This is a classic red wine to accompany main courses.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
The Schiava grape is a varietal specific to South Tyrol and has a subtle and delicate aroma. With its reserved character, the Schiava is able to highlight every delicious dish. The Gschleier vineyards distinguish themselves by vineyards that are now more than 100 years old.
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The alluvial soils comprising a mixture of gravel, clay and eroded porphyry sand impart body, depth and structure to this wine.
Ruby-red; Aroma delicate berry and dried fruit aromas; Taste dry, medium bodied, with a lively acidity and a light trace of tannin.
The Kaminwurzen (smoked sausages) are mildly smoked and air-dried sausages of beef and pork, a typical South Tyrolean speciality.
