Lago di Caldaro Scelto

Producer:
Muri-Gries Cantina Convento
Region:
Alto Adige
Grape:
Schiava Gentile (100%)
Classification:
DOC
Vintage:
2020
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine with native grape Schiava Gentile. It is a typical red grape variety of the region of Alto Adige. The area of Lago di Caldaro Scelto is the classic growing zone of Schiava and means special selection of grapes grown in the hilly vineyards located around the towns of Apiano and Caldaro. The name of the grape from the Italian Schiava means slave and associate it with the fact that in the past its vine was linked to a wooden pole. Extremely pleasant, delighting by freshness of fruit, light with strong character.

Details

Color: light ruby red.
Aroma: delicate, rich, notes of cherry, violet, walnut.
Flavor: gentle, soft, with almond finish .
Food matching: goes well with cured meats such as speck, also with fresh cheese, pizza, canderli with speck.
Serving temperature: 12°/14ºC.
Alcohol: 12,5%.

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