Soma
In the Middle Ages, the best-known South Tyrolean wines were named after where they originated: Eppaner, Traminer, Mataner (Montaner), Kaltaner (Kalterer), Curtätscher (Kurtatscher). Blends have always existed, and each region had its own colorful array of grape varieties. In the second half of the nineteenth century, the legendary enologist Edmund Mach (founding director of South Tyrol’s educational institute for agriculture in San Michele) was inspired to import the top French varieties. On the slopes below the village of Kurtatsch, which have southern exposure and are thus very hot, Merlot and Cabernet find ideal growing conditions and soil: clayey gravel with good drainage and a mild fall climate for the final phase of grape ripening. Soma (the ancient Greek word for “body”) is a blend of Cabernet and Merlot, following the model of French Pomerol.
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Attributes
Producer:
Cantina KurtatschYear:
2022Appellation:
Südtirol DOCCategory:
Red wineRegion:
SüdtirolLand:
ItalyVariety:
CuvéeCharakter:
kräftig, dicht, gehaltvoll -
Complete description
Vintage Description:
Merlot, with its fruitiness, sets the pace, while Cabernet franc und Cabernet sauvignon lend it spiciness, elegance and depth. In the nose, aromas of cherries, blackberries and prunes dominate. On the palate, the presence of tannins give the round body additional balance. (S. Broschek - wP)wine:
wine title:
Somawine description:
In the Middle Ages, the best-known South Tyrolean wines were named after where they originated: Eppaner, Traminer, Mataner (Montaner), Kaltaner (Kalterer), Curtätscher (Kurtatscher). Blends have always existed, and each region had its own colorful array of grape varieties. In the second half of the nineteenth century, the legendary enologist Edmund Mach (founding director of South Tyrol’s educational institute for agriculture in San Michele) was inspired to import the top French varieties. On the slopes below the village of Kurtatsch, which have southern exposure and are thus very hot, Merlot and Cabernet find ideal growing conditions and soil: clayey gravel with good drainage and a mild fall climate for the final phase of grape ripening. Soma (the ancient Greek word for “body”) is a blend of Cabernet and Merlot, following the model of French Pomerol.country:
Italyregion:
South-TyrolArea:
UnterlandProducer:
Cantina KurtatschCategory:
Red wineWeincharakter:
intense & opulentappellation:
Alto Adige DOCGlass:
BordeauxPremiumglass:
Bordeaux Grand CruIdeal serving temperature (°C), from:
15Ideal serving temperature (°C), up to:
17Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) from:
3Ideal drinking maturity (years after harvest) up to:
10food recommendation:
Venison ragout and buttered spaetzle, Venison steak - spicy prepared, Roast beef, Roasted filet of beef steak, Whole roast goose or duck, Roast duck/goose breast - sweet condim., Hard cheese, Red smear cheeseyear:
2022Grape variety:
CuvéeRebsorte(n):
60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet SauvignonGrape variety abbreviation:
ME, CF, CSÖnologe:
Othmar Donàvineyard:
The cuvee SOMA combines the warmest and lowest sites of Kurtatsch at 220-250 m a.s.l.Soil:
Clayey, gravely soils.Vine training:
GuyotErtrag:
50 hl/haVinification:
Temperature-controlled fermentation in roto-fermenters.Ageing:
Aged in oak barrels for 12 months, followed by aging in large wooden barrels.Residual sugar:
dryResidual sugar (g/l):
1.2Alcohol level (%vol):
14Säurewert (g/l):
5.2
