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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: flowers, blackberry, blackcurrant

Palate: powerful structure, fine tannins

Dark garnet cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Entiklar: flowers, blackberry and blackcurrant, a powerful body and fine tannins into a long finish.

What it pairs with

History

This Riserva comes from the Entiklar Margreider Leiten site at 260 to 300 metres, on south and south-east slopes with loamy sand rich in limestone over deep moraine. Yields are 40 to 45 hectolitres per hectare.

  1. 1985First vintage of the Linticlarus Cabernet Merlot cuvee, as listed by the winery

Facts

Producer
Tiefenbrunner · visiting guide
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (45%)
Classification
Alto Adige DOC
Oak
Matured in barrique barrels
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 40 to 55 at retail
First vintage
1985

Frequently asked about Linticlarus Cuvee Cabernet Merlot Riserva

What does Linticlarus Cuvee Cabernet Merlot Riserva taste like?

On the nose, flowers, blackberry, blackcurrant. On the palate, powerful structure, fine tannins. Dark garnet cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from Entiklar: flowers, blackberry and blackcurrant, a powerful body and fine tannins into a long finish.

What food pairs with Linticlarus Cuvee Cabernet Merlot Riserva?

Braised lamb shoulder is a strong match. Other good matches include Grilled red meat and Aged cheese. Structured tannin and cassis fruit meet the richness of the braise.

What grapes are in Linticlarus Cuvee Cabernet Merlot Riserva?

Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (45%). The wine is classified as Alto Adige DOC.

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