Soma

Alto Adige Merlot Cabernet DOC ²⁰¹⁸

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 French barriques for 12 months, followed by ageing in large oak barrels
Alcohol	14,0 % by vol.
Total acidity	4,9 g/l
Residual sugar	2,0 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

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

Awards

2018
- 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