Description

LAND/REGION

Italy,South Tyrol

Alcohol content:

14%

Classification:

South Tyrol DOC

Drinking temperature:

16-18°C

Grape Variety:

Cabernet Sauvignon

, Cabernet franc

, Merlot

Optimal drinking window:

Can be drunk immediately, can be stored for 10 years

Deep ruby red

aromas of dark berries (cassis, black cherries), tobacco, chocolate, vanilla

Intense fruit aromas (blackberry, elderberry), ripe tannins, spicy notes, hint of roasted coffee

beef tenderloin, game dishes, hard cheese

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Closure

Cork

Subregion

South Tyrolean lowlands

BODEN

Sandy – loamy soil with dolomite and clay minerals

SÄURE g/l

5,3

RESTZUCKER g/l

1,7

Abfüller Informationen

Kurtatsch Winery, Weinstraße 23, 39040 Kurtatsch (BZ), IT

The Merlot Cabernet DOC Soma 2023 from Kurtatsch Winery is a powerful, characterful red blend from the Überetsch‑Unterland in South Tyrol, combining classic Bordeaux influences with regional expression. The grape composition is 60 % Merlot, 30 % Cabernet Franc, and 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon, giving the wine a perfect balance of fruit, spice, and structure.In the glass, the Soma 2023 shows a deep ruby color with dense reflections, visually hinting at its depth. The blend marries the fruit-forward softness of Merlot with the elegant spice and structural backbone of the Cabernets.On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet of ripe forest berries, blackcurrants, cherries, and plums, complemented by subtle herbal and spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and juicy, with well-integrated tannins providing balance and aging potential. The combination of fruit, spice, and elegant complexity makes it highly versatile.Vinification involves controlled-temperature fermentation in rotating tanks, followed by 12 months aging in French barriques, with additional maturation in concrete, adding depth, smoothness, and a harmonious mouthfeel.On the palate, the Soma 2023 is warm, powerful, and elegant. Its present tannins and ripe fruit provide excellent cellar potential, with optimal drinking maturity between 3 and 10 years after harvest.