Girlan, Fass Nr9 Vernatsch, Alto Adige, Italy 2023

Vernatsch (aka Schiava) is a versatile, lighter red, with gentle tannins and supple red fruits – perfect for chilling. This example takes grapes from old vines in the estate's best plots at 450 metres above sea level, vinfies them in stainless steel then matures the wine in large oak barrels for five months. Fresh cherry and strawberry scents rise from the glass, with a delicious and distinctive amaro and herbal bitters character. Yum.