Cantina Kurtatsch
Merlot Riserva Brenntal 2021
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Merlot Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | Maturation in barrique casks (Nevers, Allier and Jupille) for 15 months; prolonged contact with fine lees. |
- Name and vintage: Alto Adige DOC, Merlot Riserva Brenntal 2021, 0.75 l
- Grapes and alcohol content: 100% Merlot, 14% vol, still red wine
- Vinification: controlled fermentation in rotofermenter; prolonged fine lees contact
- Ageing in wood: 15 months in Nevers, Allier and Jupille oak barriques
- Serving and profile: garnet red, wild herbs; 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Kurtatsch Alto Adige Merlot Riserva Brenntal is a still red wine that embodies the essence of Alto Adige. Made from Merlot grapes, it stands out for its deep, intense garnet red colour. Its aromatic profile weaves together notes of wild herbs, lingonberry, blackberry, cocoa and green tea. On the palate, it expresses a fresh, vibrant minerality, supported by fine, enveloping tannins. The tasting finishes with a savoury persistence, enriched by elegant hints of undergrowth, mushrooms and truffle.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Brenntal vineyard, located on the first hill of Cortaccia. The area lies at the foot of a limestone massif that promotes heat accumulation, ensuring optimal ripening of the grapes. The terroir boasts limestone soils with porphyry gravel, clay and silt, providing perfect natural drainage. The subsoil is nourished by underground veins of mineral-rich water. In this particular Alpine context, the Merlot develops a structural balance and a clear, rigorous density.
How it is produced
The careful process by Kurtatsch involves fermentation at a controlled temperature in a rotofermenter, a technique aimed at optimising extraction and aromatic clarity. The wine then matures for fifteen months in oak barrels from the forests of Nevers, Allier and Jupille, stabilising its delicate tannic structure. The prolonged contact with fine lees softens the fruity component, giving a creamy texture and enriching the flavour profile with complex and enveloping autumnal nuances.
History and Curiosities
Introduced in South Tyrol around 130 years ago, Merlot reaches heights of excellence thanks to Cantina Kurtatsch, a historic cooperative founded in 1900. The prestigious Merlot Riserva Brenntal 2021 is born at the foot of an imposing limestone massif, where underground water veins enrich the soil with valuable mineral salts. An exceptional terroir that shapes a wine with vibrant minerality, awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda and capable of captivating with its elegant and exceptionally refined tannins.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1900
- Oenologist: Erwin Carli
- Bottles produced: 1.600.000
- Hectares: 190
Outstanding wine is made in the vineyard. That’s why we consider our members – who do the vineyard work – to be the protagonists. For generations, they have cultivated a special connection to their vineyards, and know every single grapevine. This invaluable knowledge, paired with the small structure of our winery, offers the best prerequisites for the production of unique, characterful wines.
Thanks to the 190 small-structured family farms that cultivate 190 hectares of vineyards in a sustainable way, we are able to select the best grape material for each individual location.
We, together with our 190 members, have committed ourselves to producing nature-oriented wines through a comprehensive policy of sustainibility. The goal: sustainability in all areas – from the work in the vineyard through to the final product. During the year, we are in continuous exchange with our members to advise and support. Sustainibility is also a topic in the cellars: continuing education and optimizing guarantee sustainably designed work methods. Read more
| Name | Kurtatsch Merlot Riserva Brenntal 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Cantina Kurtatsch |
| Story | History and Curiosities Introduced in South Tyrol around 130 years ago, Merlot reaches heights of excellence thanks to Cantina Kurtatsch, a historic cooperative founded in 1900. The prestigious Merlot Riserva Brenntal 2021 is born at the foot of an imposing limestone massif, where underground water veins enrich the soil with valuable mineral salts. An exceptional terroir that shapes a wine with vibrant minerality, awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda and capable of captivating with its elegant and exceptionally refined tannins. |
| Origin | Brenntal, first hill of Cortaccia (BZ) |
| Soil composition | Calcareous soils and porphyry gravel |
| Yield per hectare | 55 q/ha |
| Production technique | Fermentation at controlled temperature in a rotofermenter; maturation in barrique for 15 months; prolonged contact with fine lees |
| Wine making | Fermentation at controlled temperature in a rotofermenter; ageing in barriques for 15 months; prolonged contact with fine lees. |
| Aging | Maturation in barrique casks (Nevers, Allier and Jupille) for 15 months; prolonged contact with fine lees. |
| Total acidity | 4.9 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 3.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |