Kalch 2021

Name meaning: Cabernet Franc & Merlot from old vines on limestone gravel – powerful and juicy
Variety: 60% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot
Wine series: Selektion
Alcohol: 13,5 Vol %
N. of bottles: 1.369 of 0,75 l

Harvest: by hand, early October

Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation on the skins with 30% stems in open tonneaux for 20 days, then malolactic fermentation and aging for 20 months on fine lees in new oak tonneaux. Bottled untreated and unfiltered may 2023, bottle-aged for at least 15 months.

Perfect with dark meats, especially game, lamb and dark poultry with aromatic sauces. Also pairs nicely with ratatouille and parmigiana.

Serving temperature: 18 °C

Site: Bergmannhof, St. Pauls/Eppan
Age of vines: 10-30 years
Soil: Clayey, limestone-gravel soils with very stony sections
Training system: Guyot