Feld Merlot/Cabernet Riserva DOC 2019

Vintage

The winter months of 2022 were markedly poor in precipitation. Only April brought significant rain and replenished the groundwater somewhat. May was one of the warmest on record and gave a strong boost to vegetation. The entire summer was marked by drought and was reminiscent of the summers of 2003 and 2015. The ripening of the grapes progressed rapidly and already on August 24 the first grapes were delivered to the winery. As the autumn also brought hardly any precipitation, the grape harvest went smoothly and excellent grapes were harvested. As early as mid-October, the grape harvest came to an end.

Tasting notes

– beautiful garnet red color
– multi-layered warm notes of ripe forest berries and roasted coffee beans
– strong body with smooth tannins in great harmony with a vivacious acidity structure and long lasting finish

Recommendation

Ideal in combination roasted meat, chinese duck or other spicy asian dishes.

Vinification

Both grape varieties were separately fermented and stored for 12 months in little oak casks; after this ageing process the wines come together and the new blend ages in big wooden casks until bottling.

Vineyard

Steep, southerly exposed slopes at 250 – 350 meters above sea level. Sandy soil containing lime and porphyry.