“Linticlarus Cuvée” Cabernet-Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2022

Tiefenbrunner Schlosskellerei Turmhof | South Tyrol
Tiefenbrunner / Schlosskellerei Turmhof | Schlossweg 4 Entiklar | IT 39040 Kurtatsch

01123022 · 0,75 l · 57,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

2022 was a vintage of concentration: dry winter, hot summer – small yields, but outstanding quality. The Tiefenbrunner family demonstrates this intensity in the Linticlarus cuvée in an impressive way. The classic Bordeaux assemblage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in equal parts grows on the south-southeast-facing slopes of Entiklar, at an altitude of 260 to 300 metres. The broodingmoraine soil – loamy sand with a high lime content – stores the heat of the day and slowly releases it at night. The result: perfect phenolic ripeness with preserved freshness. Mash fermentation in concrete is followed by 12 months in barriques, 6 months in large wooden barrels and a further year of bottle ageing.

Deep, dark garnet red in colour. Aromas of Amarena cherry and stewed plum unfold on the nose, along with roasted flavours, a hint of cardamom and dark chocolate. Juicy and dense on the palate, with a powerful body and elegantly integrated tannins. The finish is long, spicy and remarkably deep. Perfect with braised dishes, game stews or mature pecorino. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense dark ruby red with violet reflections. Intense aroma of sour cherries, dried plums and blackberries on the nose, combined with dark chocolate, cedar and leather. Lots of dark fruit on the palate, well-integrated acidity, the tannins very present, benefits from further ageing." Falstaff

"The 2022 Cabernet Merlot Cuvée Riserva is a soft-textured wine with bright flavours of blackcurrant and black cherry. The Merlot comes through well, giving it suppleness and texture. However, the wine is not to be confused with a red wine made anywhere south of Alto Adige. This wine is an Alpine wine through and through, with that special sense of pungency and concentration that you only find in these majestic mountains. I really savoured this wine, right down to the last drop." Wine Advocate