“Levad” Merlot Alto Adige DOC 2022

Cantina Nals Margreid | South Tyrol
Kellerei Nals Margreid | Heiligenbergweg 2 | IT 39010 Nals

01113422 · 0,75 l · 28,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Merlot in South Tyrol – this may sound like a misunderstanding, but it is one of the most convincing arguments in favour of the versatility of the southern lowlands. Margreid, the southernmost corner of the winery, supplies the white wine grapes to Gennen and Magred. The same soil, the same climate, the same ora – is used by Levad for something completely different. White limestone gravel soil with a high humus content, 220 to 350 metres, south-east exposure. Warm summers, mild winters, the daily afternoon wind from Lake Garda. Conditions that allow Merlot to fully ripen without suffocating it in opulence. Hand-picked, careful destemming, fermentation in steel tanks with gentle pumping over – then twelve months in barriques and a further year of bottle ageing. The ageing gives structure, the soil gives minerality, the climate gives depth.

Ruby red colour with golden reflections and rich density. Clear maraschino cherry, spices and liquorice on the nose. Deep, slightly salty on the palate, with crisp tannins and a beautiful, long finish. SUPERIORE.DE