448 s.l.m. Vernatsch Schiava Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT - Girlan x 6

The Geological Origin and Identity of 448 s.l.m. Vernatsch Girlan

The 448 s.l.m. Vernatsch Schiava IGT owes its name to the precise altitude where the historic founding estate of Cantina Girlan stands. This red wine interprets the signature native variety of the Oltradige region through a selection of grapes cultivated across different plots within the production zone. The pedoclimatic signature is defined by mineral-rich soils, originated from the slow deposition of glacial sediments, which impart remarkable finesse and expressive dynamism to the varietal.

Technical Protocol: Vinification and Concrete Aging

Cellar management follows an approach tailored to enhance the varietal purity of the grape. The manual harvest takes place in small bins to preserve cluster integrity during transport. After destemming, alcoholic fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature inside stainless steel tanks. To achieve a stable color and a well-defined tannic texture, the must undergoes an extended skin-contact maceration. Following malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, the subsequent aging and stabilization phase takes place in concrete vats prior to bottling.

Sensory Profile of Vernatsch Trentino Alto Adige red wine

The mineral components of the native soils and the deliberate choice to avoid oak aging preserve the expressive freshness of this historic Oltradige varietal.

• Blend and Parameters: 100% Vernatsch (Schiava) / Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT / Yield: 84 hl/ha.
• Analytical Data (2024 Vintage): Alcohol: 12.50% Vol. / Total Acidity: 4.91 g/l / Residual Sugars: 1.3 g/l.
• Visual Assessment: Light and limpid ruby red color, enriched by brilliant highlights consistent with its youthful style.
• Olfactory Framework: Fine, sharp, and fragrant bouquet, distinguished by stable notes of violet, fresh rose petals, and characteristic hints of sweet almond.
• Palate Characteristics: The tasting reveals a velvety, smooth, and elegant mouthfeel. The palate shows an agile and fluid drinkability, driven by a pleasant freshness that extends toward a linear finish.

Service Guidelines and Gastronomic Pairings

The structural fluidness and fruity core of this historic South Tyrolean red determine its extraordinary versatility at the table.

• Stable Pairings: It adapts effortlessly to everyday and throughout-the-meal dining. It accompanies alpine cuisine, traditional cured meats like speck, canederli dumplings in broth, white meats, and fresh, soft cheeses.
• Serving Method: To optimize the bouquet's fragrance and the precision of the pour, a serving temperature of 12 - 14°C is recommended.

Evolutionary Potential and Storage

The selection expresses its maximum aromatic richness in its youth, with an aging potential estimated between three and four years from bottling. For proper development, horizontal bottle storage is recommended in a dark environment at a constant temperature.