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
Award Date Year Score
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

Selection

Classics