Urban
SELECTION RANGE
Urban Lagrein Riserva is our personal interpretation of the oldest autochthonous red grape variety from Alto Adige.
A masterpiece of timeless charm.
VINTAGE
MONTHS OF MATURATION
YEARS OF AGING POTENTIAL
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 wine growers, which was in turn rewarded with a splendid autumn and ideal harvest conditions. Meticulous work in the vineyard, experience and commitment allowed our wine-growing 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: 50 hl/hectare
- altitude: 230 – 300 m
- slope exposure: west 50 %, south-west 40%, south 10%
- harvest date: beginning – mid-October
- soil: calcareous and porphyritic gravel, sand and loam
- vine age: 20 to over 100 years
- climate: extreme interplay of sunny days influenced by the Mediterranean climate and the cool nights marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains.
- bottles produced:16,800 as well as 250 magnum bottles and some other big formats
Winemaking
After manual harvest, the grapes are delivered in small bins. Fermentation takes place in big oak casks at a controlled temperature of 28°C and is followed by malolactic fermentation.
MATURATION
The wine matures for 12 months in French barriques, followed by another 6 months spent in concrete tanks. After bottling, Urban rests in the bottle for at least another 6 months.
tasting notes
ruby to dark garnet
delicate floral notes of violets with fruity hints of blueberries and blackcurrant
impressive with its typical bitter nuances on the palate, well structured,full-bodied and velvety, with a touch of bitter cocoa and delicious forest fruits on the finish
serving temperature
16 -18° C
residual sugar
<1,5 g/l
total acidity
4.8 g/l
ABV
13.5 %
aging potential
> 10 years
bottle sizes
0.75 l / 1.50 l
MOST RECENT AWARDS
| Award | Date | Year | Score |
| JAMESSUCKLING.COM | 2018 | 2015 | 95 punti |
| JAMESSUCKLING.COM | 2015 | 2011 | 93 punti |
| BIBENDA | 2013 | 2021 | 5 grappoli |
| GAMBERO ROSSO | 2004 | 2002 | Tre Bicchieri |
| HENRIS | 2026 | 2023 | 4 schwarze Trauben |
Selection
Classics
