LINTICLARUS

Cuvée 2003

Südtirol/Alto Adige - DOC

Wine description:

Deep garnet red in color, this cuvee exhibits discreet aromas of cherry and cassis. In flavor, it is silky-smooth with well-integrated tannins. This is a very complex wine, persistent in the throat with a juicy and salty finish.

Serving suggestion:

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

Grape varieties:55% Cabernet Sauv., 45% Merlot

Vineyard lacation: south-southeast facing hillside vineyards in Entiklar (280 – 310 meters above sea)

Soil composition: chalk gravel moraine soil

Growing system: guyot – 7,500 vines / hectare

Yield: 45 - 50 hl / hectare

Age of wines: till 16 years

Vinification: Primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks; 18 months aged in barriques.

Receptacles: stainless steel and barriques (french), 50% new

Alcohol content: 13.5% by vol.

Total acidity: 5.1 g / litre

Residual sugars: 2.3 g / litre