Merlot Brenntal Magnum - 2011 - 1.50 lt. - Winery Kurtatsch
Product description
GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot
PRODUCTION ZONE: Kurtatsch - Brenntal, prime hill location
SOIL: Chalky gravel soils
VINIFICATION: Temperature-controlled fermentation in rotor tanks and vinification in small oak casks (Nevers, Allier, and Jupille) for fifteen months.
COLOR: Dense garnet.
ABOUT THE WINE: Merlot was first introduced to Alto Adige around 130 years ago along with the other Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. As early as 1890, at a time when the majority of wine was still being sold in barrels, the first bottle of Merlot was being sold by the provincial research center at San Michele. The Brenntal zone borders on the northern ridge of the limestone massif upon which Kurtatsch is enthroned. A tightly meshed network of subterranean springs coming three directions carries mineral salts the mountains under the chalky earth of the plateau. Soils with limestone and porphyry gravel guarantee an optimal, natural drainage. These salts, which the water brings high elevations to the hot valley, determine the Alpine profile of "Brenntal" Merlot. The fresh mineral quality vibrates intensely on the palate, and the gossamer herbal aromas are a bond with the vegetation above the timber line. The limestone massif is like a heat sink that provides the Merlot berries with creamy, soft flesh. The tannins have a rare, fine graininess - they give a southern temperament to the fruit aromas that are typical of the zone (lingonberries, blackberries, cocoa, and green tea). With its long time on the yeast, the opulent "Brenntal" Merlot is enriched with autumnal tones that bring back a hearty echo of mushrooms and truffles.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
Alcoholic content: 10.00 %
yr. 2013 Falstaff Magazin:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kurtatsch 'Brenntal' Merlot, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 06.07.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
88 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kurtatsch 'Brenntal' Merlot, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 01.05.2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kurtatsch 'Brenntal' Merlot, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 23.06.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Vinum Wine Magazine:
15 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kurtatsch 'Brenntal' Merlot, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2015 with 15 of 20 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kurtatsch 'Brenntal' Merlot, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 24.06.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kurtatsch 'Brenntal' Merlot, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 25.06.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Falstaff Magazin:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kurtatsch 'Brenntal' Merlot, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2009 on 11.07.2012 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Falstaff Magazin:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff Magazin" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kurtatsch 'Brenntal' Merlot, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 2007 on 08.07.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 1999 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Kellerei Kurtatsch 'Brenntal' Merlot, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy" from the vintage 1999 on 01.01.2003 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2017 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2017 on 01.07.2020 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
93 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2019 with 93 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2015 on 01.06.2018 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2014 on 01.06.2017 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2013 on 01.07.2016 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2012 on 01.06.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2011 on 01.06.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2010 on 01.06.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2009 Falstaff:
92 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2009 on 01.07.2012 with 92 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Falstaff:
90 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2007 on 01.07.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2015 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2015 on 01.04.2019 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Kurtatsch - Cortaccia 'Brenntal' Merlot" from the vintage 2013 on 01.10.2017 with 91 of 100 points.