Commemorates Archduke Heinrich (1828-1891), a love story and his morganatic marriage with Leopoldine Baroness von Waidek. He lived with his family in Bolzano and Sallegg Castle.
Karal
Alto Adige Pinot Nero, DOC
Full ruby red, intensive aromas of berries and cherry, delicate spices, strong tannins, balanced acidity, persistent finish.
The Pinot Noir comes from the historic Preyhof estate, located not far from Sallegg Castle above Kaltern. It is a Pinot Noir vineyard of rare excellence: slightly cooler, with less intensive sunshine and ideal soil. Rich ruby red in colour, the Pinot Noir KARAL reveals notes of cherry, blueberry, and coffee. The interplay continues on the palate, spiced with delicate roasted aromas. The balanced acidity and pronounced tannins reinforce the firm structure of the wine. The finish is elegant, long and persistent.
Manual harvesting and selection of the grapes from the oldest vines at the Preyhof. After destemming (10% whole bunches), filling of the stainless steel tanks by gravity. Cold maceration (5 days) followed by fermentation, gentle pressing, and malolactic fermentation. Ageing in barriques and tonneaux (20% new), with subsequent blending after one year of ageing. Bottling and at least another 6 months of bottle ageing.
100 % Pinot Noir
5 years or longer for particularly outstanding vintages
Kaltern, Preyhof estate, Prey: 550 m above sea level, deep, humus-rich clay soil on calcareous gravel
Ideal with beef tartare, stewed and roasted meats, lamb and game dishes, and mild soft cheese.
Alcohol 13.5% vol.
Total acidity 5.9 g/l
Residual sugar 0.3 g/l
57 - 60°F
750 ml / 1500 ml
