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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 ...
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Penon-Hofstatt

500 - 650 M
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 ...
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Graun

800 - 900 M
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 ...
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Brenntal

220 - 300 M
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 ...
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Penon-Kofl

450 - 600 M
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 ...
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Mazon

350 - 450 M
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 ...
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Glen

450 - 650 M
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 ...
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Soma

Alto Adige Merlot Cabernet DOC 2021
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About this wine

In our Cuvée SOMA (ancient Greek for body), we have united the warmest vineyards from the lowermost slopes of Cantina Kurtatsch. The vineyard lots on sandy, loamy soil are ideal for growing noble Bordeaux varieties because of the geographic location of the village in the southernmost part of Alto Adige.

These varieties were planted in Kurtatsch already at the beginning of the 20th century. In SOMA, Merlot, with its fruitiness, sets the pace, while Cabernet franc und Cabernet sauvignon lend it spiciness, elegance and depth. In the nose, aromas of cherries, blackberries and prunes dominate. On the palate, the presence of tannins give the round body additional balance and form the basis for longer bottle ageing.
SOMA: the sensuous one.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Variety 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification

Controlled temperature fermentation in rotary tanks and ageing in barriques for 12 months, followed by ageing in large oak barrels

Alcohol 14,0 % by vol.
Total acidity 5,3 g/l
Residual sugar 1,7 g/l
Yield per hectare 50 hl
Optimum maturity 3-10 years
Method of cultivation sustainable
Bottle sizes 0,75 l, 1,5 l, 3 l & 5 l

Terroir

  • area
    220-250 m a.s.l., south - east, slope
  • climate
    Very warm microclimate with temperatures up to 40°C (104°F)
  • soil
    Sandy - loamy soil with dolomite and clay minerals

Awards

  • 2020
    • Falstaff
      92/100 points
  • 2019
    • Wein Plus
      90 points excellent
    • I Vini di Veronelli
      3 stars - 90 points
    • Vinum
      90/100 points
    • Falstaff
      92/100 points
  • 2018
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      16,5+ points
    • Mundus Vini
      Gold medal
    • Falstaff
      92/100 points
    • Decanter World Wine Awards
      90/100 points
    • Concorso Enologico Internazionale Città del Vino
      SIlver medal
  • 2014
    • Wein Plus
      Excellent
    • Luca Maroni
      92/100 points
  • 2013
    • I Vini di Veronelli
      92/100 points - 3 stars
    • Berliner Weinführer
      Outstanding wine
    • I Vini di Veronelli
      92/100 points
  • 2011
    • Berliner Weinführer
      Very good wine
Awards

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