Bischofsleiten
Light cherry red, fruity, with delicate spices, soft tannins, lively freshness, and a long, elegant finish.
The BISCHOFSLEITEN Lago di Caldaro is an ambassador of its terroir. An unmistakable Schiava crafted from grapes grown on old vines in its own “vigna,” located in a steep vineyard near Lake Kaltern and cultivated using traditional pergola training. The complex bouquet of Amarena cherries, red currants, and violets underline its typicity. The wine is refreshing on the palate and has soft tannins with a hint of almonds. The finish is elegant and fruity.
Manual harvesting and selection of the grapes from the historic Bischofsleiten vineyard (vigna). After destemming, the stainless steel tanks are filled by gravity, followed by mash fermentation under controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 6 months in stainless steel tanks and used tonneaux (10%).
100% Schiava, indigenous variety of Alto Adige
Up to 5 years
Kaltern, Seehof, Bischofsleiten: 230–280 m above sea level, steep single vineyard in the immediate vicinity of Lake Kaltern, deep, humus-rich, sandy clay soil on calcareous gravel
Ideal with antipasti of fish, pizza, delicately spiced soups, pasta dishes, roasted fish, and meat.
Alcohol 13% vol.
Total acidity 5 g/l
Residual sugar 0.3 g/l
53 - 57°F
750 ml / 1500 ml
