Grape variety: Schiava (93%) and Lagrein (7%)
Cultivating area: south-exposed vineyards with gravelly moraine soil at S. Maddalena (Bolzano) at an altitude of about 300 m above sea level
Training system: pergola
Vinification: The grapes are harvested and crushed carefully around mid-September. The mash fermentation takes places at a temperature of 25°C in steel tanks and is controlled regularly. After the fermentation process the new quality wine is matured for a few months in oak barrels (15 to 30hl).
Characteristics:
Colour: ruby red
Aroma: a hint of violets and almond, fruity bouquet of red berries and cherry
Flavour: elegant body, dry and aromatic
Ageing potential: 5 to 6 years
Serving temperature: 14 to 16°C
Food pairing: Pasta dishes, red meat, South Tyrolean bacon, cheese and with any kind of banquet
Bottle size: 0,375 l and 0,75 l
Awards:
92 Points - Gardini Notes Wine Ranking Alto Adige Speciale
2 prosit ONAV Guida Prosit
The WineHunter Award 2020 rosso
The WineHunter Award 2021 rosso
Guida Vinibuoni d’Italia: vini da non perdere ****
Autochthona Award 2020 AAAA
Autochthona Award 2021 AAAAA
Merum ♥
Gault & Millau 2 schwarze Trauben
Grape variety: Lagrein
Cultivating area: S. Maddalena near Bolzano
Training system: pergola
Vinification: The grapes are picked at the beginning of October. They are vinificated carefully and fermented in a slow and controlled manner. The new wine develops in small and big oak barrels and is bottled after two years.
Characteristics:
Colour: dark ruby red with violet reflexes
Aroma: violets, dark berries and ripe cherries
Flavour: powerful and harmonious, elegant tannins
Ageing potential: ca. 10 years
Serving temperature: 16 to 18°C
Food pairing: roasted or grilled red meat, venison and hard cheese
Awards:
92 points - Falstaff Südtiroler Lagrein Trophy 2019
90 points - SAVOIR-VIVRE
Selection – Das Genussmagazin: ****
Autochthona Award 2020 AAAA
Gault & Millau 3 schwarze Trauben
Grape variety: Merlot
Cultivating area: S. Maddalena near Bolzano
Training system: guyot
Vinification: The Merlot grapes are picked rather late at the end of October. After the careful harvest the grapes are crushed and fermented in a controlled manner in steel tanks. The new wine is matured in small oak barrels for two years and bottled afterwards.
Characteristics:
Colour: dark garnet red with slight reflexes of brick red
Aroma: slightly herbal, blackcurrant, wild cherry and blackberry
Flavour: slightly rough, strong body, full-bodied, smooth tannins, long finish
Ageing potential: ca. 10 years
Serving temperature: 16 to 18 °C
Food pairing: roasted or grilled red meat, venison, piquant cheese
Grape variety: Lagrein and Merlot
Cultivating area: S. Maddalena near Bolzano
Training system: pergola and guyot
Vinification: In October the grapes are manually harvested. The grapes are fermented in steel tanks. After a storing period of two years in small oak barrels the wine is finally bottled.
Characteristics:
Colour: deep garnet red
Aroma: violets, blackcurrant, dark wild berries, spicy nuances and slightly grassy
Flavour: muscular body, harmonious, elegant tannins, with a lingering finish
Ageing potential: ca. 10 years
Serving temperature: 18 to 20 °C
Food pairing: roasted or grilled red meat, venison, piquant cheese
Bottle size: 0,75 l and 1,5 l
Awards:
91 points - SAVOIR-VIVRE
Selection – Das Genussmagazin: ****
Gault & Millau 2 rote Trauben
Grape variety: Blaterle
Cultivating area: S. Maddalena near Bolzano
Training system: pergola
Vinification: The grapes are picked at the end of August. The crushed grapes are pressed and the most is fermented in steel tanks at less than 20°C. The wine is early filtered carefully and bottled immediately to preserve its natural freshness.
Characteristics:
Colour: bright, a slight reflex of yellow
Aroma: fruity, a slight flowery touch
Flavour: a light white wine, balanced acidity, harmonic
Ageing potential: 2 to 3 years
Serving temperature: 7 to 10 °C
Food pairing: Aperitif, asparagus, salmon, crustacea, fish entrées
Grape variety: Blaterle
Cultivating area: S. Maddalena near Bolzano
Training system: pergola
Vinification: The grapes from selected vines are picked, crushed and pressed at the beginning of September. Part of the must is fermented in a steel barrel and part in barrique barrels. It is stored on the fine yeast with bâtonnage. After several months, the wine is gently bottled.
Characteristics:
Colour: bright, a slight reflex of yellow
Aroma: yellow fruits, like pears, quince, slight smoky hint of vanilla, floral notes
Flavour: well integrated acidity, harmonious
Ageing potential: ca. 3 to 6 years
Serving temperature: 8 to 12 °C
Food pairing: aperitif, fish dishes, salmon, crustacea, ravioli, South Tyrolean Schlutzkrapfen, rice dishes, Asian dishes, white meat
Awards:
Selection – Das Genussmagazin: ****
This noble distillate is made from fermented fresh S. Maddalena pomace based on an old tradition with lots of expertise and love by a renowned South Tyrolean distillery with the classical “Bagnomaria” process.
The St. Magdalener grappa of the Eberlehof comes crystal clear, with a fine and smooth grape aroma, tasty and round with a powerful body. This special grappa is not recommended to be served cool.
You can find our wines at our winery and at selected wine stores.
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