“Mauritius” Lagrein/Merlot Alto Adige DOC 2022

Cantina Bozen | Santa Maddalena | South Tyrol
Kellerei Bozen Gen. Landw. Ges. | Moritzinger Weg 36 | IT 39100 Bozen

01072322 · 0,75 l · 46,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Mauritius – a name that evokes dreams of tropical islands, but here it embodies the ancient Latin name for the small village of Moritzing, where one of South Tyrol's most successful red wine cuvées is produced on warm alluvial soils. At an altitude of just 250 metres, the vineyards in Moritzing and Gries benefit from the Mediterranean microclimate, which offers both the autochthonous Lagrein and the international Merlot optimal ripening conditions. This symbiosis of two grape variety worlds – the alpine vigour of Lagrein with the Burgundian elegance of Merlot – creates a wine of exceptional complexity.

A deep garnet red colour shines in the glass, already hinting at its concentration. Ripe wild berries dominate the nose, underpinned by spicy nuances and velvety cocoa notes that give the wine its seductive depth. The attack immediately reveals the masterful combination of both grape varieties: structure and flesh, carried by silky tannins that develop into a final of remarkable length. This is the perfect example of cellar master Stephan Filippi's signature style – a cuvée that combines South Tyrolean authenticity with international class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, opaque purple-red colour with a dark core. Intense dark chocolate, liquorice and cooked plums on the nose, with a hint of thyme on the finish. Very fresh on the palate, with soft tannins, spans a fruity arc with a long, fruit-accentuated and spicy finish." Falstaff