CASTEL TURMHOF GRAUVERNATSCH 2006 Südtirol/Alto Adige - DOC   Description: This wine once again proves the great potential of the Vernatsch variety. Bright ruby-red in color, it shows fine fruit aromas as well as vinous flavors of marzipan and light bitter almond. With light tannins and pleasant freshness, this well-balanced wine is uncomplicated and easy-drinking.   Serving suggestion: Pairs well with all sorts of meat and fish, but makes an especially good accompaniment to sausage or South Tyrolean speck, as well as braised or grilled white meats.

Varietal:		A combination of four different Vernatsch varieties: primarily Grauvernatsch, with Klein- and Mitter- as well as Großvernatsch; 3% Lagre
Vineyard location:		vineyards in Kurtatsch
Soil composition:		chalk gravel moraine soil
Growing system:		pergola; - 3,500 vines / hectare
Yield:		50 - 65 hl / hectare
Age of wines:		till 50 years
Vinification:		fermented using a special extraction process, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks; aging for 4 months in oak barrels.
Receptacles:		stainless steel and oak barrels
Alcohol content:		13.0% by vol.
Total acidity:		4.5 g / liter
Residual sugars:		2.9 g / liter

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