Description
Nador 2017
Falu red
Blaufränkisch/Kékfrankos
Bright purple. Ripe cherries. Laurel in the Mediterranean herb bed. Fiery, juicy stuff, with hints of dark chocolate.
Vine
Blaufränkisch from the sites
Location / Soil
South to southwest / green and blue schist; quartz veins
Vine age
13 years. The vineyards were cultivated as such for centuries, but were closed down in the 1940s. The soils were allowed to rest and regenerate for 6 decades.
Harvest / Yield
October 1, 2017 – 10 hl/ha
Fermentation
Spontaneous fermentation in steel tank, pressing after 18 days, malolactic fermentation in steel tank and barrels.
Storage / Removal
13 months in steel tank and new 500 l barrels; 12 months in bottle.
Analysis
13.0% alcohol; acidity 6.1 g/l; 1.1 g / l residual sugar
Filling
November 2018
Optimal drinking maturity / drinking temperature
2020 – 2030 / 15 – 16°C
Recommendation: decant the wine at least 3 hours before drinking.
Special formats
Special sizes (3L, 5L, 12L, 18L) on request.
