In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryHarmonious finish

Aroma: red cherry, violet, almond

Palate: smooth, fruity, expressive

Santa Maddalena Classico from Franz Gojer's Gloegglhof vineyards on Mediterranean-warm Bolzano slopes: red cherry and violet aromatics with the variety's almond signature, smooth fruity expression from large-oak ageing.

What it pairs with

  • Speck and rye
    Canonical Santa Maddalena pairing with smoked South Tyrolean cured ham.
  • Veal escalope
    Schiava's softness matches veal's delicate fat without overshadowing.
  • Mushroom pasta
    Earthy mushroom umami threads through the wine's almond signature.
  • Aged cow's-milk cheese
    Bergkase pulls forward the wine's almond and red-berry register.

History

Glogglhof is the Franz Gojer estate above Bolzano in the Santa Maddalena Classico DOC subzone. The standard Santa Maddalena draws from the family's Mediterranean-warm slopes where Vernatsch achieves what the producer terms 'supreme expressiveness'.

  1. 1985 — Modern era of Franz Gojer Glogglhof estate winemaking

Facts

Producer
Franz Gojer Gloegglhof
Grapes
Schiava, Lagrein
Classification
DOC Alto Adige Santa Maddalena
Oak
Stainless steel fermentation followed by ageing in large oak vats
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 16-22 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Sudtiroler St. Magdalener Classico

What does Glogglhof Santa Maddalena Classico taste like?

Red cherry and violet aromatics with the variety's signature almond marzipan note. The palate is smooth, fruity and expressive in the traditional Schiava-Lagrein style.

When should I drink Glogglhof Santa Maddalena Classico?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Like most basic Santa Maddalena, the wine is built for primary fruit; it does not benefit from extended cellaring.

What grapes are in Glogglhof Santa Maddalena Classico?

Schiava as the dominant variety with a small Lagrein component, in the traditional Santa Maddalena Classico DOC field-blend formula.

What food pairs with Glogglhof Santa Maddalena Classico?

Speck and rye bread, veal escalope, mushroom pasta and aged cow's-milk Bergkase are the regional pairings.

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