Pinot Noir Phyllit 2017 - Wohlmuth

The vine from which the grapes of this extraordinary Pinot Noir are harvested lives on a soil composed of red and gray slate. The grapes are hand-picked in a selective way, fermentation in open tanks, after fermentation another 10 days of maceration, soft pressing, malolactic fermentation in barriques. For the single-variety Pinot Noir the grapes are harvested from the oldest vines and the wine is aged 22 months in barriques. Medium carmine garnet color with ochre reflections, spicy aroma of herbs, ripe cherries, red berry jam, candied orange peel.

Wohlmuth

The Wohlmuth winery is located in the Styria region of Austria and is surrounded by vineyards between 400 and 600 meters above sea level characterized by a soil rich in slate and calcium. Since 1803 the Wohlmuth family has dedicated itself to the cultivation of wine. Gerhard Wohlmuth, a brilliant winemaker, trained nationally and internationally, has succeeded year after year in producing wines awarded nationally and internationally. The company is family-run and respect for nature, sustainability and the pursuit of quality are the values ​​that inspire this project. Gerhard Wohlmuth relies on traditional craftsmanship, reduction of yield and natural cultivation, because for him it is very clear that a large part of the quality of the products comes from the vineyard. The company is part of the Styrian Terroir and Classic Wineries (STK). The work in the vineyard is carried out exclusively manually by expert hands with particular care of the soil and foliage, the yields are low and the desired maturation is the physiological one of the grapes. The winemaking process is strictly aimed at enhancing the fruit, with delicate and personalized management depending on the vintage, the harvest and the variety.