Lagrein
CLASSIC RANGE
The grapes come from vineyards planted in clay, gravel and sandy soils at an altitude between 250 and 400 meters above sea level.
APPELATION
Alto Adige DOC
VINTAGE
2023
vintage description
A mild and sunny winter with little rainfall was followed by a dry March, which resulted in relatively early budburst. Spring was cool and rainy, while warm sunny days alternated with rainy days in June. A hot summer, followed by rain at the beginning of September demanded a lot of effort from our winegrowers, which was in turn rewarded with a splendid autumn and ideal harvest conditions. Meticulous work in the vineyard, experience and commitment allowed our winegrowing members to brilliantly overcome the many challenges of this vintage. The white wines of the 2023 vintage are fresh and delicate and convince with their juicy freshness. The red wines, especially the Pinot Noir, are characterised by elegance and finesse.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- grapes: Lagrein
- yield: 75 hl/Hectare
- altitude: 250 – 400 m
- soil: calcareous clay and gravelly soils
- climate: extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains
Winemaking
The grapes are de-stemmed and undergo both primary and malolactic fermentation at controlled temperature (28-30° C) in steel and cement tanks. The wine has then aged in both cement and oak casks of varying size for at least 6 months.
tasting notes
ruby to garnet red
Lagrein boasts a bouquet of violets and blackberries with hints of cherry and earthy notes.
It is a full-bodied wine, which on the palate tastes of raspberries, dark cherries, bittersweet chocolate, black liquorice and spices, supported by powerful tannins and a long finish.
serving temperature
16-18° C
residual sugar
<1.5 g/l
total acidity
5 g/l
ABV
13 % vol
aging potential
3-5 years
bottle sizes
0.75 l / 0.375 l
WATCH THE LAST AWARDS
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JAMESSUCKLING.COM | 2018 | 2015 | 95 punti |
JAMESSUCKLING.COM | 2015 | 2011 | 93 punti |
GAMBERO ROSSO | 2004 | 2002 | Tre Bicchieri |
VERONELLI | 2020 | 2018 | Tre Stelle |
VERONELLI | 2019 | 2017 | Tre Stelle |