In the glass
Aroma: red berry, almond, violet
Palate: elegant, smooth, structured
Single-vineyard Santa Maddalena Classico from the Premstallerhof site at 450-550 m near Bolzano: elegance and smoothness from Schiava complemented by Lagrein complexity, demonstrating Schiava's serious side.
What it pairs with
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Pasta with red sugo
Mid-weight ragu finds a mid-weight wine; the tomato-Schiava combination is regionally canonical. -
Speck and rye
South Tyrolean cured ham is the standard regional pairing for Santa Maddalena. -
Roast pork loin
The wine's medium body matches roast pork without overshadowing. -
Hard mountain cheese
Aged Bergkase brings out the cuvee's almond and red-berry signature.
History
The Premstallerhof site at 450-550 m above Bolzano is the single-vineyard source for this Schiava-dominant Santa Maddalena Classico. The cuvee was awarded 94 points by Doctor Wine and WineMag for the 2024 vintage, and joined Vinibuoni d'Italia's selected wines.
- 2000 — Premstallerhof established as a single-vineyard cuvee in the Select line
Facts
- Producer
- Hans Rottensteiner
- Grapes
- Schiava, Lagrein
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Santa Maddalena
- Oak
- Fermentation in concrete tanks followed by several months in large wooden barrels
- ABV
- 13.3%
- Price
- EUR 22-30 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Select Vigna Premstallerhof Santa Maddalena
What does Select Vigna Premstallerhof Santa Maddalena taste like?
The wine showcases elegance and smoothness from Schiava complemented by Lagrein's complexity, with body and nuanced character. Demonstrates Schiava's capacity for serious winemaking.
When should I drink Select Vigna Premstallerhof Santa Maddalena?
Drink between 3 and 8 years from vintage. Serve at 16 degrees C. The wood ageing gives the cuvee more spine than a typical young Santa Maddalena.
What grapes are in Select Vigna Premstallerhof Santa Maddalena?
Schiava as the primary variety with a Lagrein component, in the traditional Santa Maddalena Classico DOC field-blend formula.
Where is the Premstallerhof vineyard?
At 450-550 m elevation on the slopes above Bolzano, in the Santa Maddalena Classico DOC subzone.