55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Tempranillo, 9% Syrah
The Belleus is the result of a blend of 5 grape varieties grown in two different sites. In the early-ripening St. Peter site near Bolzano, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot are cultivated, while in the slightly later-ripening Missian site in the municipality of Appiano, Syrah, Merlot and Tempranillo are planted. The vines in both sites grow at around 350 m above sea level. Thanks to these two distinct locations, the ripening times are balanced, allowing grapes from all five varieties to be harvested and fermented together at the same time. The yield is approximately 5,000 kg/ha. The wine was aged in French barrique barrels for 40 months.
Wine Type | Red wine |
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Origin | South Tyrol - Italy |
Producer | Messnerhof – Bernhard Pichler |
Grape Varieties | 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 8% Tempranillo, 9% Syrah |
Volume | 0,75 l |
Colour | deep red |
Aroma | liquorice, plums, blackberries, blackcurrants, tobacco |
Palate | full-bodied, juicy, smooth, gently bitter, long-lasting, beautiful finesse |
Serving Temperature | 19° C |
Tasting Notes | The Belleus has a spicy and berry-like aroma. Its good body and long finish are complemented by a pleasant acidity, which gives the wine its elegant character. |
Food Pairing | This wine is an ideal companion for game dishes, dark meat and mature cheeses. |