St. Magdalener classic Antheos - S. Maddalena 2022/23 - 13,5% vol. Ansitz Waldgries Winery

Description: 
Full ruby red in the glass. Delicately fruity on the nose reminiscent of Mon Cherie cherry, ripe red forest berries with an elegant hint of fine herbs. On the palate it develops its dense texture, long and elegant acidity such as finely structured tannins balanced with elegant fruit. Antheos goes back to the origins; as in the past, it unites eight historical Schiava varieties. Like we human beings, these ancient grape varieties are the product of history. They have experience, strength and maturity. 

Grape variety: 
Schiava gentile, Schiava grigia, Schiava piccola, Schiava media, several historical Schiava varieties and Lagrein - South Tyrol DOC 

Production area: 
S. Maddalena, southwest slope at 250m above sea-level, microclimate: single site (Hohe Leiten). Sandy soils comprising glacial till and eroded porphyry. 

Vinification: 
Aged in large wooden casks. Special feature: 20% of the harvested grapes are fermented without crushing and destemming, long maceration period. 

Matching: 
Mediterranean starters, main dishes such as lamb, rabbit and game birds. 

Serving temperature: 
15 - 17°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 5 years. 

Bottle to: 
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt. 

Allergens: 
Wine can contain sulphites. 

Producer: 
The Ansitz Waldgries Manor 
First cited in a document dating back to 1242, the historic Waldgries Manor lies in the centre of Santa Maddalena/St. Magdalena, making it one of the oldest wineries in the region. 
“That’s because tradition ultimately ensures permanence and consistency across generations”. Winemaking at the Ansitz Waldgries Manor has been ongoing for some 700 years. The most prestigious wine of the Ansitz Waldgries Manor is named “Roblinus” after Roblinus de’ Waldgries, the founder of the estate. In the centuries that followed, the winery had 14 different owners and, for an extended period, it fell under the ownership of the St. Klara Convent of Hall in Tyrol. 
The vineyards of the Waldgries Wine Estate lies in an area overlooking Bolzano/Bozen, where palms, olive trees and figs also grow amidst the vines. Thanks to plenty of hard manual labour, the grapes fully ripen on the steep slopes of the vineyards year after year. «Overlooking Bolzano, with clear views of the spectacular Rosengarten Massif, the Waldgries Estate has continued to produce outstanding wines over the years. 
Christian Plattner, who leads the estate today with experience and vision, on the estate's philosophy: «If I was asked what winemaking means to me, I would say it’s worth all the time and trouble we’ve invested over the years. 

Tenuta Ansitz Waldgries - Fam. Plattner 
Via S. Giustina 2 
IT - 39100 Bolzano (BZ) 
info@waldgries.it 
www.waldgries.it