Cabernet Wellenburg Biologico - Baron Longo 2020
Baron LongoCabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Wellenburg Biologico 75 cl 2020
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Technical information
- Producer
- Baron Longo
- Name
- Cabernet Wellenburg Biologico
- Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage
- 2020
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of red fruits, spices, soft tannins
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, skin maceration
- Aging
- Several months in wooden barrels
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, aged cheeses
- Region
- Alto Adige
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Wellenburg
- Type
- Organic red wine
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The Cabernet Wellenburg Biologico by Baron Longo represents an excellence of organic viticulture in the Umbrian territory, where the temperate climate and rich soil give the grapes a unique character. This wine is born from the careful selection of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety, cultivated with natural methods that respect the environment and enhance the authentic expression of the terroir. The aging takes place in wooden barrels that impart complexity and structure without overpowering the freshness of the fruit. In the glass, it stands out for an intense ruby red color and an aromatic bouquet of berries, herbaceous notes, and light spicy nuances that wrap the palate with elegance. The sip is balanced, velvety, and persistent, ideal to accompany grilled red meats, roasts, or aged cheeses, enhancing the pleasure of an authentic and sustainable wine experience.
A wine capable of combining tradition, respect for nature, and a strong territorial personality.
A wine capable of combining tradition, respect for nature, and a strong territorial personality.
The winery
Baron Longo
Trentino-Alto Adige / Alto Adige (Südtirol)Italia
Family-run estate in Alto Adige (South Tyrol) that produces biodynamic wines from vineyards situated between 240 and 1,050 m above sea level; known for its sustainable approach, focus on low-histamine wines, and labels featuring tactile details.
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco (Weißburgunder), Pinot Nero (Spätburgunder), Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
- Family-run estate with historic roots and a contemporary revival under Anton Felix von Longo-Liebenstein
- Biodynamic practices and references to Demeter; vineyards covering approximately 20 hectares.
- Vineyards located between 240 and 1,050 meters above sea level on calcareous soils and bedrock.
- A range of wines focused on reducing histamine; often vegan and unfiltered.
- Labels with tactile details and attention to packaging sustainability.
The story
The Longo-Liebenstein family has been tied to the region for centuries. The estate is now led by Anton Felix von Longo-Liebenstein, who relaunched estate wine production after decades of operating primarily as grape suppliers. The property is centered around historic family buildings, and the winery has resumed its own modern production, combining family tradition with contemporary viticultural and winemaking practices.
Production philosophy
Biodynamic cultivation and sustainability-focused practices, cellar work aimed at elegance and control of fermentations to produce natural wines, often unfiltered, with particular care taken to reduce histamine. The approach combines respect for the soil, minimal intervention and careful attention to labeling and packaging details.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate is located in Egna/Neumarkt, in southern Alto Adige. The vineyards cover approximately 20 hectares, at elevations between 240 and 1,050 metres, on calcareous and bedrock soils typical of the areas around the Trudner Horn and the foothills of the Dolomites.
Awards and recognition
Recognized and appreciated by industry figures and publications, with editorial acknowledgements such as mentions in wine guides; also cited as «Aufsteiger des Jahres» in the Vinum Weinguide and covered by Gambero Rosso and other outlets.