In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, almond
Palate: smooth, fruity, elegant
Morit Santa Maddalena from Loacker Schwarhof's biodynamic Bolzano vineyards: red cherry, violet and almond aromatics in the traditional Schiava-Lagrein blend, smooth and fruity palate from a biodynamic-organic vineyard programme.
What it pairs with
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Speck and rye
Canonical Santa Maddalena pairing with smoked South Tyrolean cured ham. -
Pasta with red sugo
Mid-weight ragu finds a mid-weight wine. -
Roast pork loin
Pork's fat finds a counterweight in the wine's medium body. -
Aged cow's-milk cheese
Bergkase pulls forward the wine's almond and red-berry register.
History
Morit is Loacker Schwarhof's biodynamic Santa Maddalena Classico from the Mariawegerhof estate above Bolzano. The cuvee is part of the cellar's Bio-pioneer programme - the wine demonstrates that serious Santa Maddalena can be produced biodynamically.
- 2010 — Morit established as the cellar's biodynamic Santa Maddalena
Facts
- Producer
- Loacker Schwarhof
- Grapes
- Schiava, Lagrein
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Santa Maddalena
- Oak
- Large oak ageing
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 18-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Morit Santa Maddalena
What does Morit Santa Maddalena taste like?
Red cherry, violet and almond aromatics in the traditional Schiava-Lagrein blend formula. Smooth and fruity palate from biodynamic-organic vineyard practice.
When should I drink Morit Santa Maddalena?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. The Schiava-dominant blend is built for primary fruit; the wine does not benefit from extended cellaring.
What grapes are in Morit Santa Maddalena?
Schiava (dominant) and Lagrein, in the traditional Santa Maddalena Classico DOC field-blend formula.
Is Morit biodynamic?
Loacker Schwarhof has farmed biodynamically since 1979 and was one of South Tyrol's earliest organic pioneers; the estate is BIOS-organic certified, with biodynamic vineyard practice.