WINERY KORNELL Italy Dolomites Alto Adige Settequerce Spreading palm trees and hardy conifers share the same piece of land here. Mediterranean southerlies, known as the Ora, compete with dry downslope winds from the north: a good place for growing grapes and making wine, as the ancient Rhaetians realized more than 2,000 years ago. The warming porphyry rock and steeply rising vineyards catch the sun by day and enjoy cool temperatures at night. With more than seven hundred years of viniculture behind it, the Kornell Estate has a long history, but the roots of wine growing in the area go back much further. In Settequerce we encounter traces of the Rhaetians and Romans at every turn. Finds of charred seeds, ladles and bronze vessels, hoes and pruning knives from the 5th to I am fortunate and privileged to be able to continue the historical legacy of my ancestors. For me, Kornell means home; it is my anchor in life. We want our winery to remain a home and source of energy for our children and future generations. Florian Brigl the 3rd centuries BC bear witness to a winemaking tradition and wine culture that go back thousands of years. Nothing can be achieved without nature, without the perfect terroir for healthy growth with exciting grapes.that is the basis of all else. Passion and a huge sense of responsibility characterize the work of Florian Brigl and his young team from the Kornell winery. The result is wines with a Mediterranean flair, unique charm and an indigenous character. The young team is characterized today as it always has been by their passion for viticulture. The staff of Kornellhof consider themselves life companions of the vines, accompanying them from the moment they were first planted to the harvesting of the grapes and until the wine has ripened in the barrels. The Kornell assortment of white wines includes Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer, with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Lagrein making up the reds. Following controlled fermentation in steel vats, they spend between 14 and 18 months aging in barriques and oak barrels and another ten months maturing in bottles. The family vineyards on the estate in Settequerce, at Appiano Monte and Gries near Bolzano provide the foundation for healthy grapes. The vines grow at between 885 and 1804 feet above sea level where with more than 2,100 annual hours of sunshine and cool nights they find optimum conditions for producing fully mature grapes. They grow on eroded quartz bearing porphyry soils in Settequerce and calcareous clay soils at Appiano Monte. Add to that the south to southwest facing slopes, and you have ideal conditions for fine wines.
COSMAS Sauvignon blanc 2016 First vintage 2003 270 to 700 meters South facing Slope 10% Pruning system Guyot Vines/hectare 6000 Yield/hectare 50 hl Beginning of September Vinification : Fermentation in stainless steel tanks Maturation: in stainless steel barrels for 5 months Bottled: February 2017 ANALYTICAL DATA 12,5 % vol 2,0 g/l 6,8 g/l Color: Pale straw yellow with greenish hues. Aroma: Complex and aromatic with notes of gooseberries, ripe fruits and a light nettle aroma backdrop. Flavor: Dry structure, mineral notes and a pleasing acidity, juicy with stimulating bitter nuances in the finish. Best enjoyed: Excellent with asparagus and fish. Serving temperature 12 O C Weingut Kornell, di Brigl Florian, Kosmas & Damianweg 6. 23, 39018 Siebeneich (BZ) info@kornell.it
DAMIAN Gewürztraminer 2016 First vintage 2007 300-500 m South Slope 10-20 % Pruning System Guyot Vines/Hectare 6000 Yield/Hectare 70 hl Beginning to mid of September Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tank Maturation: in stainless steel tanks for 5 months Bottled: March 2017 ANALITICAL DATA 14,0 % vol 3,5 g/l 5,5 g/l Color: Strong golden, fresh nuances. Aroma: Elegant aromatic bouquet with notes of fresh roses, a hint of spices and fruit flavours with lychee. Flavour: Elegant, fresh, well structured and harmonic on the palate, long finish. Best enjoyed: Serve with crustaceans, Asian food and ripened Roquefort cheese. Serving temperature 10-12 C Weingut Kornell, di Brigl Florian, Boznerstr. 23, 39018 Siebeneich (BZ) info@kornell.it
EICH Weissburgunder 2016 First vintage 2007 350 m South Slope 15-20 % Pruning System Guyot Vines/Hectare 6000 Yield/Hectare 50 hl Mid of September Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tank Maturation: in stainless steel tank for 5 months Bottled: March 2017 ANALITICAL DATA 12,5 % vol 1,5 g/l 6,3 g/l Color: Pale straw yellow. Aroma: Strong fruity flavours of ripe apples, a hint of elder flowers. Flavour: Spicy, elegant and intensive with lively freshness, sumptuous fullness, hint of mineral as well as long and intensive finish. Best enjoyed: To fortify starter and pasta dishes, cheese dumplings, baked mushrooms, grilled trout and blue, light fish dishes, white meats and fresh goat cheese. Serving temperature 10-12 C Weingut Kornell, di Brigl Florian, Boznerstr. 23, 39018 Siebeneich (BZ) info@kornell.it
GRIS Pinot Grigio 2016 First vintage 2015 350 m South ovest Slope 15-20 % Pruning System Guyot Vines/Hectare 6000 Yield/Hectare 65 hl Beginning of September Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel tank Maturation: in stainless steel tank for 5 months Bottled: March 2017 ANALITICAL DATA 13 % vol 1,5 g/l 5,3 g/l Color: Pale straw yellow. Aroma: Strong fruity flavours of peach an pear. Camp flowers. Flavour: Spicy, elegant and intensive with lively freshness, sumptuous fullness, hint of mineral. Best enjoyed: To fortify starter and pasta dishes, vegetables grilled or boaled fish. Serving temperature 10-12 C Tenuta Kornell, di Brigl Florian, Via Bolzano 23, 39018 Settequerce (BZ) info@kornell.it
GREIF Lagrein 2016 First vintage 2003 250 meters South facing Slope 0 % Pruning system Guyot, Pergola Vines/hectare 3500-6000 Yield/hectare 50 hl End of September Vinification : Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 15-18 days Maturation: 6-8 months in large wooden casks 50 hl Bottled: April 2017 ANALYTICAL DATA 13,5 % Vol. 1,5 g/l 5,0 g/l Color: Dark ruby red with violet reflexes. Aroma: Invitingly intensive, fruity accents with an aroma of ripe blackberries, spicy with the aroma of bitter chocolate. Flavor: Fresh and full-bodied with strong tannins, fruity and convivial, salty and juicy with a pleasant acidity and long finish. Best enjoyed: With hearty meals of red meat and game, grilled meals and ripe cheese. Serving temperature 16 O C Weingut Kornell, des Brigl Florian, Boznerstr. 23, 39018 Siebeneich (BZ) info@kornell.it
MARITH Blauburgunder 2016 First vintage 2008 Location 600 m Deep porphyry and gravelly soil Direction South - East Slope 0 bis 10 % Cultivation Guyot Vines/hectare 7000 Yield/hectare 60 hl time Mid of September Vinification: Fermentation in wooden vats for 9-12 days Aging: in large wooden barrel of 500 lt; followed by 2 months of bottle aging Bottled: April 2017 ANALYTICAL DATA 13,0 %Vol 1,5 g/l 5,0 g/l Color: Fresh, intensive ruby red. Bouquet: Fruity and elegant with notes of red berries and cherries, slightly spicy. Flavour: Fresh and exciting with gentle tannins and lively acidity, fruity and succulent with an outstanding fullness, long succulent finish. Serve with: Best with hearty pasta dishes, grilled meat, meat dishes, salamis and fresh variety of cheeses. Serving temperature: 14 O C Weingut Kornell, des Brigl Florian, Boznerstr. 23, 39018 Siebeneich (BZ) info@kornell.it
ZEDER Merlot, Cabernet, Lagrein 2015 First vintage 2003 270-320 m South facing Slope 0 15 % Pruning system Guyot, Pergola Vines/hectare 3300 6000 Yield/hectare 50 hl End of September middle of October Vinification : Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 15-18 days Maturation: 6-8 months in large wooden casks 50 hl then 2 months bottle again Bottled: July 2016 ANALYTICAL DATA 13 % vol 2,0 g/l 5,0 g/l Color: Fresh, dark ruby red. Aroma: Spicy notes with green pepper, fruity with black berries, floral with the aroma of violets, as well as a hint of green paprika. Flavor: Elegant structure with robust tannins, powerful and full bodied with a long finish. Best enjoyed: With grilled meats, roasts and ripened cheese. Serving temperature 16 O C Weingut Kornell, des Brigl Florian, Boznerstr. 23, 39018 Siebeneich (BZ) info@kornell.it