In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryPersistent finish

Aroma: forest berry, dark currant, spice

Palate: full-bodied, silky, soft tannin, lively freshness

Brilliant ruby red with violet reflections; intense nose reminiscent of forest berries; full-bodied and silky with soft tannins and lively freshness, dark currant and spice on the palate with persistent finish.

What it pairs with

  • Red meat
    Producer-recommended red-meat pairing.
  • Game
    Producer-recommended game pairing.
  • Pasta with rich sauces
    Producer-recommended pasta pairing.
  • Aged cheese
    Producer-recommended aged-cheese pairing.

History

Garlider's Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) is the cellar's signature red, drawn from the cool altitude vineyards above Velturno where the variety achieves freshness and finesse rare in lower Alto Adige.

  1. 2002 — Garlider Blauburgunder establishes the cellar's red programme

Facts

Producer
Garlider
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Classification
DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco
Oak
Large wood ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
EUR 24-34 at retail
Drinking window
3-10 from vintage
First vintage
2002

Frequently asked about Garlider Blauburgunder

What does Garlider Blauburgunder taste like?

Brilliant ruby red with violet reflections; intense nose of forest berries. Full-bodied and silky with soft tannins and lively freshness, dark currant and spice on the palate.

When should I drink Garlider Blauburgunder?

Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. The full-bodied silky structure supports medium-term cellaring.

What food pairs with Garlider Blauburgunder?

The producer recommends red meat, game, pasta with rich sauces and aged cheese.

Where is Garlider Blauburgunder grown?

On cool altitude vineyards above Velturno in the Valle Isarco - a cooler site than the typical Oltradige or Mazon Pinot Noir terroirs.

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