2023 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.7 g/L
Total Acidity 4.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Lagrein
Classification Südtiroler DOC Riserva
Region Alto Adige
Orientation South–Southwest
Vineyard Yield 42 hL/ha
Vine Age Almost 100 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Grapes were harvested and selected by hand, destemmed, then fermented slowly on the skins at controlled temperature with gentle cap movement in stainless-steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation was followed by 18 months in barriques, one third of them new; the wine was assembled three months before bottling. The three selected sites lie at 250–270 m, face south to southwest and have 0–5% slopes.
Tasting Notes Dense ruby with violet reflections; sour cherry, bilberry, licorice, coffee bean, vanilla, clove and black tea; concentrated fruit, peppery spice, dark chocolate and finely polished tannins.
Food Pairing Pink-roasted saddle of venison with walnut crust, root vegetables and red cabbage; beef rib braised in Lagrein with polenta and baby vegetables; or braised veal cheek with Lagrein sauce and celeriac foam.

2022 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Lagrein
Region Alto Adige
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Grapes were harvested and selected manually, destemmed, and slowly fermented at controlled temperature with gentle must agitation in stainless-steel tanks. Aging lasted 18 months in barriques, one third of them new.
Tasting Notes Dense garnet; ripe blackberry, cherry, licorice, coffee bean, vanilla, clove, black tea and warm oak; silky, layered dark chocolate, wild berries, mineral and spice.
Food Pairing Grilled lamb, venison au poivre, hearty stews and aged cheeses.

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.4 g/L
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Lagrein
Classification Südtiroler DOC Riserva
Region Alto Adige
Orientation South–Southwest
Vineyard Yield 42 hL/ha
Vine Age Almost 100 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Grapes were harvested and selected by hand, destemmed, then fermented slowly on the skins at controlled temperature with gentle cap movement in stainless-steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation was followed by 18 months in barriques, one third of them new; the wine was assembled three months before bottling. The sites lie at 250–270 m, face south to southwest and have 0–5% slopes.
Tasting Notes Dense ruby with violet reflections; sour cherry, bilberry, licorice, coffee bean, vanilla, clove and black tea; concentrated fruit, peppery spice, dark chocolate and finely polished tannins.
Food Pairing Pink-roasted saddle of venison with walnut crust, root vegetables and red cabbage; beef rib braised in Lagrein with polenta and baby vegetables; or braised veal cheek with Lagrein sauce and celeriac foam.

2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties Lagrein
Region Alto Adige
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Grapes were harvested and selected manually, destemmed, then slowly fermented at controlled temperature with gentle must agitation in stainless-steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation was followed by 18 months in barriques, one third of them new; blending occurred three months before bottling.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby with violet reflections; morello cherry, bilberry, licorice, coffee bean, vanilla, clove and black tea; compact concentrated fruit, pepper, dark chocolate and silky tannins.
Food Pairing Pink-roasted saddle of venison with walnut crust, root vegetables and red cabbage; beef rib braised in Lagrein with mixed polenta and baby vegetables; or braised calf's cheek with Lagrein sauce and celeriac foam.

Producer Information

Address
Via Silberleiten 7, 39018 Terlano, South Tyrol, Italy
Phone
+39 0471 257135
Owner
Cooperative (Chairman: Georg Eyrl)
Cellarmaster
Rudi Kofler

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