Bright ruby red colour, nose of blackberries and vanilla, savory tannis, smooth long finish.
Aging: Alcoholic fermentation in controlled temperature and mash agitation for about 10 days. Biological acid degradation and later maturation in used barriques or rather in small oak wood tanks of 44 hl.
Harvest: Mid of Oktober
Selection Vineyard: Meran, Algund 300 - 400 m
Vine cultivation: Guyot (Wire-frame)
Yield: 60 hl/h
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites Alcoholic content: 13.00 % yr. 2011 Falstaff: 90 of 100 Points. "Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kellerei Meran Burggrafler 'Graf Von Meran' Merlot - Lagrein Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2011 on 01.06.2013 with 90 of 100 points. "Funkelndes, sattes Rubinviolett. Sehr intensive und fruchtbetonte Nase, satt nach dunklen Kirschen, Brombeere, etwas Gewürznelken. Am Gaumen präzise und klar, zeigt viel saftige Frucht, öffnet sich mit feinkörnigem Tannin und schönem Schmelz, am Ende langer Nachhall." yr. 2009 Falstaff: 90 of 100 Points. "Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kellerei Meran Burggrafler 'Graf Von Meran' Merlot - Lagrein Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2009 on 01.07.2012 with 90 of 100 points. "Funkendes Rubin mit Violettschimmer. Ansprechende Nase, zunächst leicht rauchig, etwas erdige Noten, dann viel dunk le Beerenfrucht. Am Gaumen stoffig in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt schöne reife Beeren, griffiges, präsentes Tannin, im Nachhall nach Tabak."
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kellerei Meran Burggrafler 'Graf Von Meran' Merlot - Lagrein Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2011 on 01.06.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Falstaff:
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kellerei Meran Burggrafler 'Graf Von Meran' Merlot - Lagrein Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2009 on 01.07.2012 with 90 of 100 points.
The Merano Burggräfler Winery is one of the oldest wineries in South Tyrol and was founded in 1901. It is located in the city of Merano in the heart of the Burggrafenamt, a historic region in South Tyrol. Today, the winery is one of the most important wine producers in South Tyrol and has earned an excellent reputation for the quality of its wines. The Burggräfler Winery owns more than 380 hectares of vineyards located on the slopes of the Burggrafenamt. The vineyards range in altitude 250 to 850 metres above sea level and offer a variety of soil types, slate to limestone to porous dolomite rock. The winery works closely with the winegrowers of the region and focuses on sustainable vineyard management. The product range of the Burggräfler Winery in Merano includes a wide range of wines, classic grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Nero to autochthonous grape varieties such as Lagrein and Vernatsch. Particularly noteworthy is the Merano Pinot Nero, which is considered one of the best Pinot Noir in Italy and has won several awards. The wines of the winery are characterised by their freshness, elegance and complexity and reflect the terroir of the Burggrafenamt. The Burggräfler Winery in Merano is proud to present its wines all over the world and has established an international distribution network. The winery relies on modern cellar technology and works closely with renowned wine experts to continuously improve the quality of its wines. Overall, the Burggräfler Winery in Merano is an outstanding wine producer in South Tyrol, known for its high-quality wines and passion for viticulture. The winery has successfully established itself on the national and international market and is an important ambassador for the wine culture of South Tyrol.
