Tramin/Termeno: Winery Tour & Wine Tasting, J. Hofstätter
Explore the wine cellars of the family-run winery J. Hofstätter on a guided tour. Learn all about the vineyards and a vintner’s work. Enjoy a tasting of 6 wines, incl....
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: blackberry, plum, fine spice, subtle wood
Palate: dark fruit, velvety tannin, fresh acidity, long finish
Peter Dipoli's varietal Merlot from the cellar's southern Alto Adige vineyards. Third of just three wines Dipoli produces, sitting alongside Voglar and Iugum; full-bodied, velvety, structured.
What it pairs with
- Roast lamb with rosemary Fihl's velvety tannin and dark fruit suit lamb; spice notes echo the rosemary.More wines for lamb →
- Slow-braised beef short ribs The wine's structure matches slow-cooked beef; balanced acidity cuts the richness.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Aged Asiago Stravecchio Mature alpine cheese matches the wine's depth; the wine's spice register flatters the cheese.More wines for aged hard cheese →
History
Peter Dipoli added Fihl Merlot to the cellar's tiny portfolio in the mid-2000s as the third (and final) wine the estate produces alongside Voglar Sauvignon Blanc and Iugum Merlot-Cabernet.
- 2005First Fihl Merlot vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Peter Dipoli · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Merlot (100%)
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige Merlot
- Oak
- Approximately fifteen months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Fihl Merlot
What does Fihl Merlot taste like?
Blackberry, plum, fine spice and subtle wood on the nose; dark fruit, velvety tannin, fresh acidity and a long finish on the palate. Full-bodied, dry, with firm tannins and high acidity.
When should I drink Fihl?
Drink between 6 and 18 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 45-60 minutes of decanting; cellared bottles develop tobacco and complex savoury depth.
What food pairs with Fihl?
Roast lamb with rosemary, slow-braised beef short ribs, or aged Asiago Stravecchio. The wine's structure suits red meat and aged alpine cheese.
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