GRAPE VARIETY: Schiava Grigia (Grauvernatsch)
PRODUCTION ZONE: The prime hill location of Kurtatsch
SOIL: Loose sandy soils
VINIFICATION: Temperature-controlled fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks with regular circulation of the juice over the pressings; aging in large wooden barrels.
COLOR: Radiant ruby-red
ABOUT THE WINE: When the Romans advanced the Po Valley to Bolzano in 15 B.C. and conquered Rhaetia, they found a winegrowing culture that was already over five hundred years old. The presumption that Schiava had already been planted at that time is naturally suggested: the German name for the grape, Vernatsch, is a derivation the Latin vernaculus meaning "native". In the wine literature, the noble Schiava Grigia stands out among all Schiava varieties. The name originates the characteristic silky grayness that is deposited on the skin of the berries during the final ripening phase. It was in particular Edmund Mach, the pioneer of modern Alto Adige oenology, who recognized and described the high flavor concentration of the low-yield, small Schiava Grigia berries. "Sonntaler" Schiava Grigia comes the oldest vines in Kurtatsch that now naturally produce a very low, very high quality yield. The aroma bouquet is intense and varied, reminiscent of the first fruits of summer: sweet cherries, wild strawberries, red currants. The elegant, sleek body has a vigorous presence on the palate, while grainy tannins give the supple fruitiness of the typical Schiava Grigia varietal a long, juicy finish.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 13.00 %
yr. 2018 Tim Atkin:
93 of 100 Points.
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Sonntaler' Grauvernatsch" the vintage 2018 on 01.10.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2018 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Sonntaler' Grauvernatsch" the vintage 2018 on 01.05.2020 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2017 Tim Atkin:
"Tim Atkin" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Sonntaler' Grauvernatsch" the vintage 2017 on 01.12.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Sonntaler' Grauvernatsch" the vintage 2016 on 01.05.2018 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2013 Vinum Wine Magazine:
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Sonntaler' Grauvernatsch" the vintage 2013 on 01.08.2014 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2009 Vinum Wine Magazine:
15 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Sonntaler' Grauvernatsch" the vintage 2009 on 01.10.2010 with 15 of 20 points.
The Kurtatsch Winery is one of the most important winegrowing cooperatives in South Tyrol and is located in the small municipality of Kurtatsch in the heart of the Überetsch region. The history of the winery goes back to 1900, when a few local winegrowers joined forces to produce wine together. Today, the Kurtatsch Winery has around 200 members who cultivate over 20 different grape varieties on a total of around 190 hectares of vineyards. The winery relies on sustainable cultivation of the vineyards, which is supported by the use of modern technologies and careful manual work by the winegrowers. The result is wines of the highest quality that regularly win awards at national and international competitions. The Kurtatsch winery is particularly well known for its white wines, first and foremost the Sauvignon Blanc, the Chardonnay and the Gewürztraminer. But also the red wines of the winery, such as the Lagrein or the Vernatsch, convince with their intensity and their balanced structure. In addition to the high quality of its wines, the Kurtatsch Winery also stands out for its innovative strength. For example, it received an award for its "Cold Cellar" project, which significantly reduced the winery's energy consumption with the help of solar panels and geothermal energy. All in all, the Kurtatsch Winery is one of the most important addresses for wines South Tyrol and stands for a successful combination of tradition and modernity, manual work and technology, as well as quality and sustainability.
Darbo All Natural Preserves are produced according to an old family recipe. Then as now, only the best fruits - with no added preservatives - are gently warmed and stirred. That way the natural fruit aroma is retained.
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