Hartmann Dona, Liquid Stone Phyllit Vernatsch Mitterberg 2019

Jancis Robinson
"Grapes come from a steep, stone-walled terraced vineyard at 650 m above sea level planted 70 years ago in the Venosta Valley immediately to the west of Merano. Soils consist of slate and metamorphic rock with elements of feldspar, quartz and mica. Fermented in large oak casks with total skin contact of 14 days and aged in large oak casks for nine months.
Just mid ruby. Crushed stones, sweet raspberry and a hint of rose petals with brooding spice notes underneath. Racy raspberry fruit framed by grainy tannins. Transparent and structured with super-modest alcohol. 17.5/20 points. (WS)"

Vinous Reverie Notes
Schiava on Phyllite - The Schiava grapes of the PHYLLIT (Liquid-Stone-line) grow in an old, terraced vineyard in Plars di Sopra near Lagundo, in the northwest of South Tyrol, directly at the entrance to the Vinschgau. It is the line's highest situated vineyard (650 meters) with the oldest vines (60-70 years). Deep-rooted vines grow here on light slate-gneiss soils, producing small-berried Schiava grapes without irrigation or fertilisation. Due to the altitude of the vineyard, PHYLLIT shows us the elegant and cool appearance of Schiava. The mash ferments in wooden vats, followed by barrel ageing for 9 months. The PHYLLIT convinces with its elegance, the low alcohol content (11.5% vol.) and the nonetheless amazingly well-structured and long finish. Furthermore, the distinctive high acidity gives tension and freshness.
PHYLLIT in 3 words: straight, essential, refreshing!