| Lagrein „Castel Turmhof“ 2008
ALTO ADIGE / SÜDTIROL - DOC
Description:
Deep garnet red in color, with a delicate bouquet showing the cherry note characteristic of the varietals; subtle wood tones complement its full and round fruit flavors. Compact tannins and an agreeable acidity carry this traditional South Tyrolean wine through to its long finish.
Serving suggestion:
Excellent with braised or grilled beef, lamb, or game, as well as cheeses.
Grape varieties: | 100% Lagrein | Vineyard location: | South-southeast-facing vineyards in Kurtatsch (260 – 380 meters above sea level) | Soil composition | chalk gravel moraine and loamy alluvial moraine soil | Growing system | pergola; - 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 and oak barrels | Alcohol content: | 13.5% by vol. | Total acidity: | 5.1 g / liter | Residual sugars: | 2.8 g / liter |
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