2023
Merlot Cabernet DOC Soma
Kellerei Kurtatsch
zum Winzer
Red Wine
Fruity, Multi-layered, Rich in tannins
LAND/REGION
Italy,South Tyrol
Alcohol content:
14%
Classification:
South Tyrol DOC
Drinking temperature:
16-18°C
Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Merlot
Optimal drinking window:
Can be drunk immediately, can be stored for 10 years
Deep ruby red
aromas of dark berries (cassis, black cherries), tobacco, chocolate, vanilla
Intense fruit aromas (blackberry, elderberry), ripe tannins, spicy notes, hint of roasted coffee
beef tenderloin, game dishes, hard cheese
Allergens
Contains sulfites
Closure
Cork
Subregion
South Tyrolean lowlands
BODEN
Sandy - loamy soil with dolomite and clay minerals
SÄURE g/l
5,3
RESTZUCKER g/l
1,7
Abfüller Informationen
Kurtatsch Winery, Weinstraße 23, 39040 Kurtatsch (BZ), IT
The Merlot Cabernet DOC Soma 2023 from Kurtatsch Winery is a powerful, characterful red blend from the Überetsch‑Unterland in South Tyrol, combining classic Bordeaux influences with regional expression. The grape composition is 60 % Merlot, 30 % Cabernet Franc, and 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon, giving the wine a perfect balance of fruit, spice, and structure.
In the glass, the Soma 2023 shows a deep ruby color with dense reflections, visually hinting at its depth. The blend marries the fruit-forward softness of Merlot with the elegant spice and structural backbone of the Cabernets.
On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet of ripe forest berries, blackcurrants, cherries, and plums, complemented by subtle herbal and spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and juicy, with well-integrated tannins providing balance and aging potential. The combination of fruit, spice, and elegant complexity makes it highly versatile.
Vinification involves controlled-temperature fermentation in rotating tanks, followed by 12 months aging in French barriques, with additional maturation in concrete, adding depth, smoothness, and a harmonious mouthfeel.
On the palate, the Soma 2023 is warm, powerful, and elegant. Its present tannins and ripe fruit provide excellent cellar potential, with optimal drinking maturity between 3 and 10 years after harvest.
