This delicate, slender, pale red the Vernatsch variety was grown o old vines in the Menzenhof farmstead at Cornaiano. Its vibrant fruit and delicately bitter aftertaste make the Menzenhof the most typical varietal Vernatsch wine in all South Tyrol.
Deion: Traditionally the finest Vernatsch wines are made with grapes a mixture of very mature Klein-, Mitter- and Grau-Vernatsch vines, as evidenced in this deliciously fruity example: bright, pale red in colour with an intense fresh aroma of summer berry fruits, a hint of morello cherry, mild and full on the palate with an attractive nuance of bitterness on the finish.
Food Choices: The wine of choice for social drinking among South Tyroleans, it makes an excellent partner for platters of cold meat cuts, mild cheeses, pasta with meat sauces, pizza, smoked or meaty fish. Serve cool, 14° C.
Grape Variety: 100 % Vernatsch (aka Schiava) old plantings.
Sites: Schreckbichl - Menzenhof wine farmstead. Soils comprise morainal deposits mixed with sand and eroded porphyry, ideal for yielding this delicious Vernatsch wine.
Yield: 70 hl/ha
Winemaking: Fermentation with the skins in stainless steel tanks at a constant temperature of approx. 25°C, followed by malolactic fermentation. The finished wine is briefly matured in cask before bottling in spring while it preserves its youthful freshness.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 13.00 %
yr. 2016 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Colterenzio-Schreckbichl 'Menzen' Vernatsch Sudtirol - Alto Adige" the vintage 2016 on 01.05.2018 with 16 of 20 points.
The Schreckbichl Winery, also known as Cantina Produttori Colterenzio, is one of the best-known wineries in South Tyrol, a region in the northern part of Italy known for its excellent wine-growing areas. The winery was founded in 1960 by a group of winegrowers and has its headquarters in Schreckbichl, a small village in the municipality of Girlan. Today, the Schreckbichl Winery is one of the largest cooperatives in South Tyrol and has more than 300 members spread over a total of 650 hectares of vineyards. The winegrowers cooperate closely with each other and share their knowledge to produce first-class wines that reflect the terroir and climate of the region. The Schreckbichl winery is known for its white wines, which are mainly made the Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Grigio grape varieties. The vineyards are located at altitudes between 200 and 900 metres above sea level, which gives the wines their unique aroma and structure. The winery has received numerous awards for its wines over the past decades and is an integral part of the South Tyrolean wine landscape. The Schreckbichl Winery has made it its goal to work in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner in order to protect nature and the vineyards. Overall, the Schreckbichl Winery is a major producer of quality wines South Tyrol and a pioneer in sustainability. The winemakers work hard to produce wines that reflect the region's terroir and satisfy the discerning palates of wine lovers worldwide.
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