Deion: This wine, ruby to violet in colour, is rich in tannins, intensive in colour, harmonious and tangy. It has a light note of violets as well as to aromas of forest berries, fresh cherries and plums.
Vinification: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 10 days with continuous agitation of the marc head at a controlled fermentation temperature. The wine is then aged in small oak barrels for eight months, with the bottles laid down for a further two months.
Recommended with: Ideal with dark meats, game and hard cheeses
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites Alcoholic content: 12.00 %
yr. 2018 Falstaff:
89 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Ansitz Pfitscher 'Rivus' Lagrein Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2018 on 01.03.2022 with 89 of 100 points.
Medium cherry-red colour. Pronounced, fruity (prune, cherry) and spicy aroma with notes of leather, tar, dark chocolate and floral nuances (violets), along with oak spice. Medium structure and with good fruit intensity on the palate. The tannins are present though balanced. Good length with an earthy aftertaste.
>> dettaglio
It is the Caciotta Edelweiss smoked with marks of juniper.