Brenntal

Alto Adige Merlot Riserva DOC ²⁰¹⁷

About this wine

The Brenntal location north of the village of Kurtatsch belongs among the warmest locations ( up to 40°C/104°F) in Alto Adige. The vines on these steep slopes with its intensive sunshine grow on red, sandy loam.

In the evening, the fleshy grapes are cooled by fresh fall winds. This unique terroir produces a Merlot which stands because of its power and dark fruitiness (lingonberries, blackberries), but at the same time retains its Alpine character (green tea, white pepper). This fruit is joined on the palate by dense, velvety tannins. Delicate acidity gives the wine balance and an impressively long finish.
Merlot BRENNTAL: the unique one.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Vinification	Controlled temperature fermentation in rotary tanks and ageing in French barriques for 15 months, followed by ageing in large oak barrels, min. 1 year bottle ageing
Alcohol	14,0 % by vol.
Total acidity	5,2 g/l
Residual sugar	2,1 g/l
Yield per hectare	40 hl
Optimum maturity	4-15 years
Method of cultivation	sustainable
Bottle sizes	0,75 l & 1,5 l

Terroir

Kurtatsch - Brenntal, 220-300 m a.sl., south - east, steep slope
Very warm microclimate with temp. up to 40°C (104°F), strong sunlight
Red sandy and loamy soil with clay minerals and oxides

Awards

2016
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  
  92/100 points
- Mundus Vini
  
  Gold medal - Best of Show Alto Adige
- James Suckling
  
  93/100 points
- Decanter World Wine Awards
  
  92/100 points
- Vitae
  
  4 VITI
2015
- James Suckling
  
  90/100 points
- Falstaff
  
  92/100 points
2014
- Decanter World Wine Awards
  
  91/100 points