{"product_id":"kurtatsch-merlot-riserva-brenntal-2021","title":"Kurtatsch Merlot Riserva Brenntal 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKurtatsch Alto Adige Merlot Riserva Brenntal is a still red wine that embodies the essence of Alto Adige. Made from Merlot grapes, it stands out for its deep, intense garnet red colour. Its \u003cstrong\u003earomatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves together notes of wild herbs, lingonberry, blackberry, cocoa and green tea. On the palate, it expresses a \u003cstrong\u003efresh, vibrant minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by fine, enveloping tannins. The tasting finishes with a \u003cstrong\u003esavoury persistence\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by elegant hints of undergrowth, mushrooms and truffle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the Brenntal vineyard, located on the first hill of Cortaccia. The area lies at the foot of a limestone massif that promotes heat accumulation, ensuring optimal ripening of the grapes. The terroir boasts \u003cstrong\u003elimestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e with porphyry gravel, clay and silt, providing perfect natural drainage. The subsoil is nourished by underground veins of mineral-rich water. In this particular \u003cstrong\u003eAlpine context\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Merlot develops a \u003cstrong\u003estructural balance\u003c\/strong\u003e and a clear, rigorous density.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe careful process by Kurtatsch involves fermentation at a controlled temperature in a rotofermenter, a technique aimed at optimising extraction and aromatic clarity. The wine then matures for fifteen months in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e from the forests of Nevers, Allier and Jupille, stabilising its delicate tannic structure. The \u003cstrong\u003eprolonged contact\u003c\/strong\u003e with fine lees softens the fruity component, giving a creamy texture and enriching the flavour profile with complex and enveloping \u003cstrong\u003eautumnal nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in South Tyrol around 130 years ago, Merlot reaches heights of excellence thanks to \u003cstrong\u003eCantina Kurtatsch\u003c\/strong\u003e, a historic cooperative founded in 1900. The prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot Riserva Brenntal 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is born at the foot of an imposing limestone massif, where underground water veins enrich the soil with valuable mineral salts. An exceptional terroir that shapes a wine with \u003cstrong\u003evibrant minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, awarded the 5 Grappoli Bibenda and capable of captivating with its elegant and exceptionally refined tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cantina Kurtatsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44708336074923,"sku":"54098","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/kurtatsch-merlot-riserva-brenntal-2021_54098_1_1be39189-2b04-42e1-be3d-de819040bc7d.webp?v=1773745785","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/kurtatsch-merlot-riserva-brenntal-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}