St. Magdalener DOC 2021

Origin

The St. Magdalener from Alto Adige is mainly made using the autochthonous Schiava grape. It is considered relatively full-bodied and therefore the strongest wine in the large Schiava family.

Vintage

In many respects 2021 was a demanding and challenging wine growing year. The winter months were mainly sunny but very cold. In spring the temperature was slow to rise, and that delayed the vegetative development of the vines. This was only partly compensated by the warm and sunny start to the summer, while the weather in July and August was very varied. The grape harvest accordingly began relatively late, on September 9. The wet September was an organizational problem for our wine growers, but ultimately a very good harvest was completed on October 26.

Tasting notes

– deep cherry red
– fruit-dominated nose, reminiscent of cherries, a light undertone of bitter almonds and violets
– juicy and voluptuous on the palate, soft and round on the finish

Recommendation

This wine is well paired with pasta dishes, as well as lighter meats.

Vinification

Fermentation on the skins at 26 °C with 7-days extended maceration, malo-lactic fermentation and 4-month ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel and large casks.

Vineyard

South-facing slopes situated at 300 – 450 meters above sea level. Sandy, eroded porphyry soil, heat-retaining and well-drained.