A dry Vernatsch from South Tyrol that, in the magnum bottle, impressively showcases the cool freshness of the north-west-facing vineyard sites above Bolzano.
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Bottler: Pranzegg Winery, Via Kampenner 8, 39100 Bolzano / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Light, slightly transparent ruby red with brick-red reflections.
Nose
Delicate notes of sour cherry, red forest berries and violet, accompanied by a fine hint of herbs and wet slate.
Palate
Lean and juicy with silky tannins, lively acidity and a moderate 12% alcohol – tension and drinkability rather than power and weight.
Character
A cool, elegant red wine of the outsider class: finely structured, enticing and refreshingly unusual for South Tyrol.
Pairing
A South Tyrolean Brettljause with speck and cheese, grilled chicken or a light mushroom pan-fry.
Notes
From biodynamically farmed, steep pergola-trained vineyard sites with a north-west exposure; spontaneously fermented, without fining or filtration, aged in concrete and used wood – bottled in the large magnum format.
Tasting note
Character
A Vernatsch of unusual coolness and finesse: slender, juicy, with fine-grained tannins and an acid nerve that recalls wet slate and violets rather than warm, jammy fruit. Pranzegg deliberately stands for tension instead of opulence – this red from South Tyrol wants to flow, not to impress. With a moderate 12% alcohol and dry ageing, it is a wine for the table, not a feat of strength. In the magnum format, with almost ten years of bottle rest behind it, it also shows that Vernatsch can indeed age: the fruit takes a step back while cedary, earthy and floral notes come to the fore.
Terroir & Origin
The Pranzegg estate of Martin and Marion Gojer lies above Bolzano, with vineyard sites on the Kohlerer Berg and on the Ritten plateau. Unusual for South Tyrol: the vineyards have a north-western exposure, shaded by forest and swept by cool downdraughts. This is how wines of freshness rather than fullness are created. The soils are of volcanic origin – porphyry, basalt and granite – and the traditional pergola training shades the ground, protecting the ripening grapes from overripeness. On barely four hectares of steep slopes, almost everything is done by hand; Ouessant dwarf sheep keep the grass between the vines short.
Grape variety & Vinification
Vernatsch (Schiava) is the autochthonous red soul of South Tyrol – pale in the glass, fragrant, with soft tannins. Pranzegg has been farmed biodynamically since 2009, without synthetic plant protection products or artificial fertilisers. In the cellar, the principle of non-intervention applies: spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts, ageing in concrete and used wood from oak or chestnut, long maturation on the gross lees, no fining, no filtration, only minimal sulphur before bottling. The name “Fuori Serie” – outside the series – says it all: a small release apart from the usual.
Food recommendations
This alpine lightness calls for South Tyrolean cuisine: Speck and mountain cheese, Schlutzkrapfen, roasted dumplings or a simple plate of game charcuterie. The wine also shows its best side alongside white poultry, grilled vegetables or mushroom dishes. Served lightly chilled at 14 to 16 degrees, the magnum unfolds its charm over a long evening – ideally in good company, because 1.5 litres are made for sharing.
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