CASTEL TURMHOF

Lagrein 2005

Südtirol/Alto Adige

Description:

Deep garnet red in color, with a delicate bouquet showing the cherry note characteristic of the varietal; subtle wood tones complement its full and round fruit flavors.Compact tannins and an agreeable acidity carry this traditional wine through to its long finish.

Serving suggestion:

Excellent with braised or grilled beef, lamb, or game, as well as cheeses.

Varieties: 100% Lagrein

Vineyard location: South-southeast-facing vineyards in Kurtatsch (260 - 380 meters above sea level)

Soil: chalk gravel moraine and loamy alluvial moraine soil

Growing system: pergola guyot; 3.500 vines / hectare

Yield: 60 - 70 hl / hectare

Age of vines: till 50 years

Vinification: fermented using a special extraction process, followed by malolactic fermentation in large wooden casks and in small oak barrels 80% 

Receptacles: stainless steel, large wooden casks and barriques

Alcohol content: 13.0% alc. by vol.

Total acidity: 5.0 g / litre

Residual sugars: 2.8 g / litre

Dry extrakt: 28.7 g / litre