Vom Lehm Pinot Noir Riserva Alto Adige DOC
Our Pinot Noir "Vom Lehm" (from the clay) benefits from its exceptional location in southern South Tyrol. The vines grow in Graun above Cortaccia, 800 meters above sea level, on a south-facing slope with gradients of up to 70 percent; the Mendel Coast protects the vineyard from cold northern winds. The wine's name comes from the tongues of clay that intersperse the limestone soil.
The vineyard's southern orientation and solar radiation create optimal conditions for the growth and ripening of the vines and grapes. Cool downward winds generate a high temperature range between day and night, which has an optimal effect on the aroma of the grapes as well as their health and ripeness.
The deep clay-limestone soil, low vineyard yields and very high altitude give the wine elegance, minerality and especially intense notes of dark berries. The aromas are made more intense by slow aging in small wooden barrels (barriques), which also gives Pinot Noir "Vom Lehm" structure and longevity.
Pinot Noir varietal
Location Graun in Kurtatsch, 800 m.a.s.l.
Soil Limestone gravel interspersed with tongues of clay
Southern exposure, 30-70% slope
Training system espalier
Planting density 8500 cp/ha
Yield 38 hl/ha; 0.45 l/vine
Vinification Harvest by hand. Fermentation in cement tanks. Maturation and malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels (Barrique) for 18 months. Bottling in April. Maturation in bottle for 10 months.
Characteristics The deep, clay-limestone soil, low yield and very high altitude give the wine elegance, minerality and above all intense notes of dark berries. The aromas are made more intense by slow aging in small wooden barrels (barriques), which also give Pinot Noir "Vom Lehm" structure and longevity.
Suggested glass Burgundy
Suggested serving temperature 14 - 16 °C
