Deep dark ruby garnet with violet reflections. Pronounced minerality. Ripe plums framed by perfectly integrated wood. Firm and long-lasting elegance with a hint of nougat.
Grapes
Blaufränkisch from the Voller vineyard
Location / Soil
South to southwest / Green and blue slate; quartz veins
Age of the Vines
9 years. The vineyards were cultivated for centuries but were abandoned in the 1940s. The soils had 6 decades to rest and regenerate.
Fermentation
Spontaneous fermentation in open fermenters, pressed after 21 days, malolactic fermentation
Maturation / Aging
26 months in used barrels. 36 months in the bottle.
Bottling
January 2014
Optimal Drinking Period / Drinking Temperature
2017 – 2035 / 16 – 18°C
Recommendation: Decant the wine at least 3 hours before enjoying.
