Waldgries Alto Adige St. Magdalener Klassisch DOC

Characteristic: Red wine, dry

Denomination: Alto Adige DOC

Grape variety:  92% Schiava gentile, 8% Lagrein

Terroir: vineyards and climate S. Maddalena, southeast to southwest slopes at 250m above sea-level, Mediterranean microclimate; earliest ripening sites in South Tyrol soils Sandy soils comprising glacial till and eroded porphyry

Vinification: Stainless steel tanks and large wooden casks  Special feature: 20 percent of the harvested grapes are fermented without crushing and destemming

Eye:  bright ruby red 

Nose: cherry, raspberry, red fruits, almonds

Palate: harmonious, crisp with well integrated tannins, firm texture, clear expression and long intriguing finish

Food pairing: Cold starters, smoked bacon, ham and sausages, Italian starters

Serving temperature: 15°C (slightly cooler than red wine)

Cellaring: 3 years top