Franz Gojer St. Magdalener Classico 2021
Franz Gojer is one of the 'gang of four,' a group of fine small producers from the Alto Adige, the others being Andreas Widmann, Ignaz Niedrist, and Peter Pliger from Kuenhof. They have exhibited at Vinitaly together for many years, and they share a philosophy of winemaking: very expressive, very typical, very well-made wines.
Gojer's estate, Glögglhof, is right in the middle of the St. Magdalena hill, a perfect amphitheater just North-East of the city of Bolzano; this is the best-known Schiava appellation, and Gojer is in my view the best producer.
Shiny ruby red. Fresh fruit with notes of cherry, violets and red fruit. Fruity, juicy and velvety with delicate tannins and a long-lasting aftertaste.
Hand-picked and transported in large boxes. Gentle processing. Controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation and ageing in large wooden barrels.
Schiava, which is the Italian for 'slave,' presumably from the high yields that the vines can carry, is the Italian name for this variety, but the producers usually use their local name, Vernatsch. The German name for the grape is Trollinger, which is a corruption of 'Tyrolinger,' meaning 'from the Tyrol,' confirming that the variety is indigenous to the area.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal Composition | 95% Schiava, 5% Lagein |
| Appellation | Südtirol |
| Designation | DOC |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | ITALY |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Classic St. Magdalener growing area: 300m elevation. Glacial moraine and porphyry-based soils. Well-ventilated and easily heated sandy soils. 5.000vines per hectare. Pergola training system.
