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Merlot Brenntal Riserva DOC – Kurtatsch – 2022
CHF 55.00
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75 cl
Falstaff: 94 points
Alkoholgehalt: 14 vol.
Grape varieties: 100% Merlot
Wine-making:
Die Gärung erfolgt temperaturkontrolliert im Rotortank, um eine optimale Extraktion von Farbe und Aromen zu gewährleisten. Anschliessend reift der Wein 15 Monate in französischen Barriques und wird danach im grossen Eichenholzfass weiter verfeinert. Eine mindestens einjährige Flaschenreife rundet den Merlot Brenntal harmonisch ab.
Tasting note:
Die Lage Brenntal befindet sich im Norden des Dorfes Kurtatsch und gehört zu den wärmsten Lagen Südtirols. Die Reben der Steillage mit intensiver Sonneneinstrahlung stehen auf rotem, sandig-lehmigen Boden. Abends werden die fleischigen Trauben durch erfrischende Fallwinde abgekühlt. Dieses einzigartige Terroir bringt einen Merlot hervor, der mit seiner Kraft und dunklen Beerenfrucht (Preiselbeeren, Brombeeren) besticht, gleichzeitig aber den alpinen Charakter (grüner Tee, weisser Pfeffer) bewahrt. Zur Frucht im Gaumen gesellt sich ein dichtes, samtiges Tannin hinzu. Die delikate Säure verleiht dem Wein seine präzise Balance mit imposant lang andauerndem Abgang.
Altitude: A unique range of 220 to 900 metres above sea level over short distances.
Orientation: Mostly steep, leading towards East and South-East slopes facing in that direction.
Floors: Extremely varied, ranging from calcareous gravelly soils at higher altitudes to loamy, warm soils in the valley floors.
The winery is not owned by a single individual but is organised as a co-operative.
Structure: A consortium comprising 190 small-scale family-run businesses.
Area: Together, we account for around 190 hectares Vineyard under cultivation.
Guided tour: Led by a young, dynamic team headed by the President Andreas Kofler.
The enormous variation in altitude characterises the entire range and divides it into two distinct worlds:
The white wines (Alpin & Elegant): They thrive in higher altitudes (up to 900 m). They are characterised by freshness, crisp acidity, subtle minerality and lively elegance (e.g. the white wine cuvée Amos or Müller-Thurgau).
The red wines (Full-bodied & Rich): Grown in the hot, low-lying areas of the Adige Valley. They are full-bodied, intense and long-lasting (e.g. the Bordeaux blends Tres and Freienfeld as well as Merlot and Cabernet from the top vineyard Brenntal).
Philosophy: Focus on Zoning and sustainability. Each grape variety is planted exactly where it finds its ideal microclimate, so that the terroir is captured in the bottle in its purest form.
Architecture: The modern, spectacular new building of the Kurtatsch Winery visually reflects this minimalist, floor-centred style.
Additional information
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region | South Tyrol |
| Manufacturer | Winery Kurtatsch |
| Variety | Merlot |
| Contents | 75cl |
| Alcohol content | 14% vol. |
| Cultivation | classic |
| Vintage | 2022 |











