2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir (Pinot Nero)
Classification Alto Adige DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Predominantly clay and limestone, With traces of marl
Orientation The Cooler, Higher-Altitude Plot Is Northwest-Facing
Harvest Dates 10 Sep 2020; 2020-09-14
Sites Selected plots in Glen and Barleith, on both sides of the valley
Fermentation Vessels Small steel tanks
Maceration 5 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barriques
Oak Toast Level Medium Toast
Bottling Date 8 Nov 2022
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 2,553 bottles
Bottles2,553
Production Details Whole berries were moved by gravity via small cuvons, followed by five days of cold maceration and 15 days of fermentation at 23°C in small steel tanks. The wine matured for 12 months in medium-toast French-oak barriques and 12 months in steel, was bottled unfiltered on 2022-11-08, then received 15 months of bottle ageing before release on 2025-04-01. Formats listed are 0.75 L and 1.5 L.
Tasting Notes Strong ruby red; blackberry, black cherry, licorice and delicate smoke; dense and mineral, with fine fresh tannins and a spicy, long finish
Critics Ratings Doctor Wine 97; James Suckling 92; Luca Maroni 95; Vinous/Antonio Galloni 92; Vinum Wineguide 92; Vitae Quattro Viti
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Classification Alto Adige DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Predominantly clay and limestone, With traces of marl
Harvest Dates 20 Sep 2019; 2019-09-24
Sites Selected plots in Glen and Barleith, on both sides of the valley
Fermentation Vessels Small stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 5 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barriques
Oak Toast Level Medium Toast
Bottling Date 4 Nov 2021
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Hand-picked whole berries were handled by gravity, cold-macerated for five days, and fermented for 15 days at 23°C in small stainless-steel tanks. The wine matured for 12 months in French-oak barriques and another 12 months in steel, was bottled unfiltered on 2021-11-04, then received 15 months of bottle ageing before release on 2024-04-01. The importer recommends serving at 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; blackberry, licorice and light smoke; concentrated and mineral, with complexity, structure, balance and a spicy, persistent finish
Food Pairing Game, medium-aged cheeses and red-meat main courses
Critics Ratings Doctor Wine 97; James Suckling 93; Luca Maroni 95; Wine Spectator 94; Falstaff Best Pinot Noir; Veronelli Tre Stelle Oro; Vitae Quattro Viti
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.5 g/L
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Classification Alto Adige DOC
Region Alto Adige
Soil Predominantly clay and limestone, With traces of marl
Harvest Dates 30 Aug 2018; 2018-09-05; 2018-09-11
Sites Selected plots in Glen and Barleith, on both sides of the valley
Fermentation Vessels Small steel tanks
Maceration 5 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barriques
Oak Toast Level Medium Toast
Bottling Date 30 Nov 2020
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 2,788 bottles
Bottles2,788
Production Details Whole berries were handled gently by gravity via small cuvons, followed by five days of cold maceration and 15 days of fermentation at 23°C in small steel tanks. The wine matured for 12 months in medium-toast French-oak barriques and another 11 months in steel, then was bottled unfiltered on 2020-11-30. The listed bottle size is 0.75 L.
Tasting Notes Strong ruby red; blackberry, licorice and delicate smoke; dense and mineral, with fine fresh tannins and a spicy, long finish; notable structure, elegance and finesse
Critics Ratings Falstaff 96; James Suckling 94; Wine Spectator 93; Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri; Gault & Millau 4 red grapes; Veronelli Grande Esordio; Vitae Quattro Viti
2017 Technical Specifications
Region Alto Adige
Critics Ratings Daniele Cernilli 97; Wine Spectator 92
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Andreas Hofer, 1, 39040 Tramin, Alto Adige, ITALY
Phone
+39 0471860172
Email
Owner
Walch Family (Julia and Karoline Walch)