Gaierhof
Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Riserva 2018
| Denomination | Teroldengo Rotaliano DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Teroldego |
| Aging | In wood for 2 years, after blending and subsequent decanting into steel, filtering and bottling, followed by a further 12 months ageing in the bottle. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Riserva 2018 |
| Color | Red with garnet hues. |
| Perfume | A frank bouquet with an accent of red fruits, raspberry jam and wild blackberry. Mentholated notes and sweet spices are recognisable and are due to the long ageing in wood. |
| Taste | The palate offers lively acidity on a balanced tannicity that gives the wine body, structure, elegance and persistence. |
| Pairings | Ideal with venison chops cooked at a low temperature. |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Country | Italy |
Description
A still red wine from Trentino-Alto Adige, produced by Gaierhof. 100% Teroldego, a native grape variety that best expresses the characteristics of the Piana Rotaliana. Vintage 2018. The Togn family, owners of Gaierhof, has established a privileged relationship with their suppliers, based on mutual trust. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature, with maceration for 14 days. Aged in wood for 2 years, after which the blend is blended and racked into stainless steel, filtration and bottling take place, concluding with a further 12 months of bottle aging. A bold bouquet with pronounced notes of red fruits, raspberry jam, and wild blackberry. Mint and sweet spice notes are evident, thanks to the long aging in wood. Red in color with garnet highlights. On the palate, it offers a lively acidity with balanced tannins that lend body, structure, elegance, and persistence to the wine.
Awards
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1976
- Oenologist: Goffredo Pasolli
- Bottles produced: 800.000
- Hectares: 150
Today, the Togn constitute one of the few family-run companies in the region, with 12 employees and an impressive annual production of 800,000 bottles. Among their properties are the Valdadige, Gaierhof, and Lechthaler wineries, and the standard-bearer, Maso Poli. Read more
| Name | Gaierhof Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Riserva 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Teroldengo Rotaliano DOC |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Teroldego |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Gaierhof |
| Origin | Piana Rotaliana, San Marco (Mezzocorona) and Morei (Mezzolombardo) |
| Yield per hectare | 80 q. |
| Harvest | End of September, manual with selection of the bunches. The grapes are harvested when fully ripe thanks to the perfect vegetative-productive balance achieved by the vineyard over the years. |
| Wine making | Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with maceration for 14 days. This is followed by racking, a short stay in steel and passage to barriques and tonneaux, where malolactic fermentation takes place. |
| Aging | In wood for 2 years, after blending and subsequent decanting into steel, filtering and bottling, followed by a further 12 months ageing in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |