Manincor Il Conte 2022
Regular price €27,50Il Conte is a characterful blend of Lagrein, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon – three grape varieties that complement each other in intensity, structure and elegance. This wine comes from some of the warmest vineyards in South Tyrol, on south-eastern slopes around Lake Kaltern, where the sun ensures ripe grapes and the cooling at night preserves finesse and freshness.
The soils are rich in sand, clay, limestone and moraine gravel – ideal for powerful red wines with depth and tension. Each grape variety was fermented separately in wood, cement or steel, using only natural yeasts from the vineyard. Maceration on the skins lasted for ten days with daily pigeage to extract soft, ripe tannins. This was followed by maturation for 12 months in barrels of various sizes.
In the glass, Il Conte shines ruby red with a deep shine. The nose is seductive with ripe black fruit, herbs and floral notes. In the mouth it combines juiciness with structure: notes of black pepper, dark chocolate, licorice and damson plums are carried by silky tannins and a surprising elegance. Despite its South Tyrolean origins, Il Conte has something Burgundian in its drinkability and finesse.
Domain: Manincor
Grape: Lagrein, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: Italy
Region: Alto Adige
Wine style: powerful red
Wine & food: baked beef entrecote, venison fillet
Serving temperature: 16°C
Storage: < 10 years consumption
Content: 75 cl
