Girlan Gschleier Alte Reben Vernatsch 2024

Girlan Gschleier Alte Reben Vernatsch is a refined South Tyrolean red made exclusively from Schiava, or Vernatsch, grown on old vines in the celebrated Gschleier vineyard. Founded in 1923, Cantina Girlan draws on this historic site and its exceptionally old vines to produce a distinctive expression of the variety and the region.

Tasting Notes
The bouquet opens with raspberry and floral notes, followed by delicate hints of alpine herbs. On the palate, the wine is juicy and finely structured, with fresh fruit, polished tannins and a long, savoury finish touched by almond. Its freshness and balance make it enjoyable young, while the concentration from the old vines gives it potential to develop with further bottle age.

Production
The grapes come from Gschleier, a well-ventilated moraine hillside near Cornaiano, where vines around 80–110 years old grow at approximately 450 metres above sea level. Limestone-rich soils containing clay, silt and gravel, together with the temperature swings of the hills, contribute aromatic complexity and mineral character. The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and transferred by gravity to stainless-steel tanks, where the must ferments for around 20 days before malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures for nine months in large oak casks, followed by additional ageing.

Food & Serving
Try it with speck, charcuterie, roast poultry, grilled sausages or mild Alpine cheeses; its freshness and supple tannins also suit mushroom dishes. Serve slightly cool, around 14–16°C, to highlight its fruit and floral character. Decanting is not essential, though a brief airing can help the aromas open.

Producer
Cantina Girlan was founded in 1923 and is based in South Tyrol, where it has become closely associated with the wines of Cornaiano and the surrounding vineyards. Its Gschleier Alte Reben Vernatsch is made from grapes sourced exclusively from the prestigious Gschleier site. The wine belongs to Girlan’s acclaimed range and features a label based on an original 1975 design by artist Paul Flora.

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