Look at that gem-like colour!
Estate: Baron Widmann is a family winery comprised of multiple farms, or estate vineyards in the village of Kurtatsch in Alto Adige [Südtiroler], northern Italy. Founded in 1783 by Johann Mathias von Kager, the estate retains the original home built in 1708, under which is the cellar, still used today. The family has been making wine at the estate since 1824. The vineyards are located on steep hills south of the village.
Philosophy: “For generations, we have devoted ourselves above all to the cultivation of wine.”
Winemaking: Grapes were sourced from the “Nockerisch” vineyard. Fermented in stainless steel with a second fermentation and aging in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Transparent rose-red in colour with abundant aromas of strawberry, rose petal and a whisper of vanilla bean. Simple and pure with vivid strawberry, rose petal and cherry flavours dusted with a grind of black peppercorn. Angular acidity and dry tannins are the perfect foil to the floral and fruit notes. Finishing clean and fruity, this is a gorgeous, serene sip that makes a fantastic companion to a wide variety of dishes.
*A good sommelier makes all the difference, no matter your wine intensity or scope. I relayed to the sommelier the types of italian wines I’m passionate about, and what flavor profile I was looking for. This is the bottle he brought out, so fresh it had not even made it to the wine list yet!
100% Vernatsch [Schiava]
Südtiroler DOC
Italy
Bottled by Andreas Widmann
12.5% Alcohol
$16 [average price]
Enjoy now thru 2018
A better look at the label, it was impossible to capture the colour and label together.
