StMagdalena,1976RedWine

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St. Magdalena is an area covering the lower, south-facing slopes above Bozen-Bolzano. Bolzano is a city in the South Tyrol province of north Italy. The “Kienasterâ€?vineyard where this particular wine comes from is situated near the village of St. Pauls. It is made from the Vernatsch-Schiava grape and a very small proportion of Lagrein. The extremely favourable climatic conditions combined with very steep vineyards result in a dark ruby wine, finely scented, soft and velvety on the palate. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, wild berries, gentle spice, subtle floral notes, and a delicate minerality characteristic of the region. The palate is elegant and balanced, with softened tannins supporting flavours of stewed red fruits, hints of dried herbs, and a touch of forest floor. The finish is long, harmonious, and refined, highlighting the depth, finesse, and classic alpine character of St. Magdalena.

Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 2â€? days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. Decant slowly and carefully through a fine strainer, allowing 1â€? hours of gentle aeration before serving at 16â€?8°C. A fragile cork is very common with older bottles, where the wine has been in prolonged contact with the cork over many decades. We therefore recommend straining any cork fragments during the decanting process.