LOAM Cabernet-Merlot...
A rarity in the Alpine region are sites with a microclimate in which even red late varieties reach the stage of full ripeness. Loam Cabernet-Merlot owes its exceptional<br />character to the weather-protected location and the special nature and heat storage capacity of the soils of its vineyards.<br /><br />Vintage description: the winter ended with abundant snow in the mountains. Warmer temperatures in March and April caused an early and rather uneven budding in the well-<br />supplied soils. A cool May then delayed the flowering. In humid and hot June, a high fungal disease pressure developed, which could be contained through sensitivity and a<br />lot of careful manual work. The rest of the summer was largely dry and was only interrupted by short, heavy thunderstorms. Two hot spells had practically no negative<br />effects. A significant drop in the lowest temperatures began in mid-August. High temperature differences between day and night characterised the weather throughout the<br />harvest. The harvest took place about 14 days later than in the previous year. The white wines of the 2019 vintage show an impressive freshness, Gewürztraminer are<br />characterised by particular elegance. The red wines present a lot of fruit and a lively tannin structure.<br /><br />Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Cabernet Franc (25%), Merlot (35%).<br />Yield: 45 hl/hectare<br />Altitude: 250 - 350 m<br />Soil: Clay with calcareous content<br />Age of vines: 15 - 25 years<br />Exposure: south-east 90 %, south 10<br />Climate: extreme interplay between sunny days dominated by the Mediterranean climate and night hours dominated by cold downdrafts from the surrounding mountains<br /><br />Serving temperature 16-18° C<br />Residual sugar 0.7 g/l<br />Total acidity 5,4 g/l<br />Alcohol 14 % vol<br />
Price
€50.20
