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Penon

450 - 700 M
The spectacularly located district of Penon, with altitudes ranging between 450 and 700 meters, is characterized by cooling nighttime katabatic winds. The slopes face the east. This causes substantial ...
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Penon-Hofstatt

500 - 650 M
The hamlet of Hofstatt lies above the village of Kurtatsch. Cooling fall winds in the evening provide for great temperature swings between day and night and create an ideal, breezy microclimate. The ...
Discover the Pinot Bianco HOFSTATT
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Graun

800 - 900 M
This picturesque high plateau crowning the dolomite cliffs above Kurtatsch is among the highest winegrowing locations in Alto Adige. Its elevation and the southeast facing vineyards result in some of ...
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Brenntal

220 - 300 M
The Brenntal location north of the village of Kurtatsch belongs among the warmest locations (up to 40°C/104°F) in Alto Adige. The vines on these steep slopes with its intensive sunshine grow ...
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Penon-Kofl

450 - 600 M
Kofl, in the Alpine area of German-speakers, means "mountain knoll". The proximity of these steep slopes to the westerly mountain range guarantees an early sunset. The evening fall winds provide for ...
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Mazon

350 - 450 M
The Mazon location is one of the best-known Pinot noir locations in Italy and occupies a plateau across the valley from Kurtatsch. Here, our demanding Pinot noir vines grow on sandy, loamy ...
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Glen

450 - 650 M
Not far from the Mazon vineyards is our second Pinot noir location, somewhat higher in altitude. While the soil characteristics of the two locations are similar, the location of Glen has somewhat ...
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Freienfeld

Alto Adige Cabernet Sauvignon Ris. DOC 2020
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About this wine

The name "FREIENFELD" stems from the Renaissance manor of the same name in which the winery was founded in 1900. At this early time, the sunny slopes of Kurtatsch and their porous, calciferous dolomite soils showed their potential for Cabernet.

Only in years of optimal weather conditions do we make FREIENFELD. In the nose, dark berries and Mediterranean herbs dominate (bay laurel, marjoram, lavender). Its plump fruitiness is carried by fine-grained tannins. Notes of peppermint and stone pine bear witness to its Alpine origin. The accompanying smooth tannins and invigorating acidity suggest its very long potential for ageing. Cabernet Sauvignon FREIENFELD: the legendary one.

Data sheet

Characteristics

Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification

Controlled temperature fermentation in rotary tanks and ageing in barriques for 12 months, further 9 months in large oak barrels und min. 1 year bottle ageing

Alcohol 14,0 % by vol.
Total acidity 5,3 g/l
Residual sugar 1,6 g/l
Yield per hectare 40 hl
Optimum maturity 5-20 years
Method of cultivation sustainable
Bottle sizes 0,75 l & 1,5 l

Terroir

  • area
    220-350 m a.sl., south - east, steep slope
  • climate
    Warm microclimate with temp. up to 40°C (104°F), strong sunlight
  • soil
    Loamy, sandy and gravelly soil with dolomite

Awards

  • 2020
    • Vinum
      94/100 points
    • Falstaff
      95/100 points
    • Gambero Rosso
      Tre Bicchieri
    • Doctor Wine
      95/100 points
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      17+ points
    • The Wine Journal - Eros Teboni
      94+ points
  • 2018
    • Vinum
      18,5 points
    • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
      93+ points
    • Vinum
      95/100 points
    • I Vini di Veronelli
      94/100 points - tre stelle oro
    • Falstaff
      95/100 points
    • The Wine Journal - Eros Teboni
      95/100 points
    • Gambero Rosso
      tre Bicchieri
    • Doctor Wine
      95/100 points - Faccino
    • Vinous
      94/100 points
    • Decanter
      93/100 points
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      17,5 points
    • James Suckling
      93/100 points
    • The Wine Hunter Award
      Gold Award
    • Gault & Millau
      "International top" & outstanding in its category
    • Wein Plus
      outstanding - 90 points
  • 2017
    • Gambero Rosso
      Three Glasses
    • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
      92/100 points
    • Falstaff
      93/100 points
  • 2016
    • Vinum
      18 points
    • Decanter
      94/100 points
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      17 points
    • Gault & Millau
      International top - outstanding in its category
    • Mundus Vini
      Gold medal
    • James Suckling
      92/100 points
    • Bibenda
      5 grappoli
    • Gambero Rosso
      Three glasses
    • Doctor Wine
      95/100 points - Faccino
    • Falstaff
      94/100 points
    • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
      93/100 points
  • 2015
    • Doctor Wine
      Top award „Faccino“ – 95/100 points
    • Mundus Vini
      Gold medal
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      17 points
    • Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
      91/100 points
    • Bibenda
      5 grappoli
    • Falstaff
      94/100 points
    • Decanter World Wine Awards
      95/100 points
  • 2011
    • Vinum
      18 points
    • Decanter
      95/100 points
    • Bibenda
      4 Grappoli
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      17,0+ points
    • Wein Plus
      Excellent
    • Berliner Weinführer
      Straordinari wine
  • 2006
    • Decanter
      94/100 points
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      18 points
  • 1997
    • Vinum
      18,5 points
    • Decanter
      93/100 points
    • Jancisrobinson.com
      17 points
  • 1992
    • Decanter
      93/100 points
Awards

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