Schiava / Vernatsch 'Leon' - Weingut Schloss Englar

VINIFICATION

Processing in the style of a Riserva.

Harvest in small boxes with manual selection in the vineyard at the begin-
ning of October, the grapes are de-stemmed and spontaneously fermented in open oak vats, 3 weeks of maceration, malolactic fermentation in the spring of the following year, maturation on the fine lees for 18 months in used Tonneaux, bottling in December 2021.

DESCRIPTION

Full-bodied wine with a strong ruby red color, aroma of cherries and violets,
fresh and fruity aroma in the drink, elegant smoothness on the palate and
delicate aroma of bitter almonds.

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS

Ideally the wine is decanted, good food companion for white and red roast

dishes, ideal for game and lamb, with mushrooms and dumplings, harmonis-
es very well with pasta dishes and mediterranean cuisine.