The label’s Roman numerals refer to the year 1957, marking when the vineyard’s vines were first planted. In 1995, the exceptional quality of the grapes from this vineyard inspired Luis von Dellemann, the then-responsible oenologist, to vinify these grapes separately, creating this distinct wine.
2020MCMLVII Merlot 12.5 % Vol
Origin
Punggl vineyard owned by the Alois Lageder Winery and situated in Magrè. 230 metres a.s.l (750 feet)
Soil
Sandy, loamy with content of limestone
Vinification
Spontaneous grape mash fermentation, partially on the entire grapes, in large cask and stainless steel, followed by a couple of months in small and large casks. Aging in the bottle for about one year.
Best to be drunk
3 - 15 years
Color
Cherry red with a ruby shimmer
Aroma
Pronounced, fruity (berries), earthy, fine spicy
Flavour
Full-bodied, well balanced, multy-layerd, very refired fruit racidity balance, fresh
Food
Veal, lamb, venison, cheeses
The MCM Estate
At the southern foot of the Magrè talus cone is a vineyard known in the local German dialect as “Punggl”, which is well-known and sought-after for its winegrowing. In the mid-1950s, the owners of the Hirschprunn Estate planted a Merlot vineyard there, as it had already produced excellent results. Today, this vineyard is the cornerstone of the MCM wine. Each year, only the highest quality grapes are selectively chosen for this wine.
