Tasting note
Elegant, subtle Pinot from northern Italy offers the fragrance of redcurrants and black cherry, with ripe berries in the mouth, restrained by a lovely acidity.
Viticulture
Grown on pergola-trained vines and more recently planted vertical espalier-trellised vines. The Schreckbichl / Girlan vineyards are on west facing slopes at altitudes between 420-450 metres. Soils are morainal mixed with clay and eroded porphyry.
Vinification
The crushed grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of approx. 25° C. The skins are kept constantly immersed in the developing wine by pushing them down gently. The new wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and is refined in concrete tanks and large wooden casks for at least six months.
Food Match
Perfect partner to light starters, roast partridge, rack of hare, Peking duck, and meaty fish. Serve cool, 16 °C.