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

2022

vintage description

Temperatures above average in spring resulted in early budding and a prolonged period of high temperatures in May accelerated flowering. Thanks to careful vineyard management and occasional showers, the vines survived the summer characterized by stages of extreme heat without stress. The harvest began almost two weeks earlier than usual and, thanks to ideal weather conditions, the grapes reached an exceptional degree of quality. The red wines of the 2022 vintage are superb, as they could reach perfect ripeness and develop complex fruit notes. The flavor is full, with expressive aromas. The white wines, on the other hand, are characterised by notes of refined fruit and balanced acidity.

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 g/l

total acidity

4.8 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