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Penon
450 - 700 M
The spectacularly located district of Penon, with altitudes ranging between 450 and 700 meters, is characterized by cooling nighttime katabatic winds. The slopes face the east. This causes substantial ...
The hamlet of Hofstatt lies above the village of Kurtatsch. Cooling fall winds in the evening provide for great temperature swings between day and night and create an ideal, breezy microclimate. The ...
This picturesque high plateau crowning the dolomite cliffs above Kurtatsch is among the highest winegrowing locations in Alto Adige. Its elevation and the southeast facing vineyards result in some of ...
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 ...
Kofl, in the Alpine area of German-speakers, means "mountain knoll". The proximity of these steep slopes to the westerly mountain range guarantees an early sunset. The evening fall winds provide for ...
The Mazon location is one of the best-known Pinot noir locations in Italy and occupies a plateau across the valley from Kurtatsch. Here, our demanding Pinot noir vines grow on sandy, loamy ...
Not far from the Mazon vineyards is our second Pinot noir location, somewhat higher in altitude. While the soil characteristics of the two locations are similar, the location of Glen has somewhat ...
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.
Controlled temperature fermentation in rotary tanks and ageing in barriques for 12 months, followed by ageing in large oak barrels, min. 1 year bottle ageing
Alcohol
14,0 % by vol.
Total acidity
5,1 g/l
Residual sugar
1,4 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
Kurtatsch - Brenntal, 220-300 m a.sl., south - east, steep slope
