Manincor Vigneti delle Dolomiti Rosso Il Conte 2023

	Special blend of Lagrein, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon
	Intensely fruity, subtly spicy and with Burgundian elegance
	Delicious with spicy Mediterranean dishes

Description

Alto Adige is one of the northernmost wine regions of Italy. The region is best known for the production of pristine white wines from high-altitude vineyards on the foothills of the Dolomites. The best red wines usually come from lower, warmer-situated plots. This Il Conte is no exception.

Manincor uses indigenous grapes such as Lagrein, which makes up 48% of the Réserve del Conte. But the internationally renowned and now 'Italianized' Merlot – which gives the wine roundness and depth of flavor with a 35% share – and the spicy Cabernet Sauvignon (17%) also do very well here.

The three grape varieties are harvested in vineyards overlooking Lake Caldaro. After picking, they are fermented separately in concrete vats, stainless steel tanks, and wooden barrels, using vineyard-specific, natural yeasts.

Following blending, the wine matures for twelve months in used barrels of various sizes. This results in a beautiful red wine with a fine balance between freshness and roundness. A high-level introduction to the range of top-quality red wines from Alto Adige.