Lagrein
Südtirol • Alto Adige DOC
Lagrein, one of the most typical red wine varieties of Alto Adige and the Bolzano Winery, thrives on the valley floor around Bolzano with its pronounced diurnal temperature variations. The grape variety produces intensely colored and complex wines with the typical acidity of Lagrein.
| Grape variety | Lagrein |
| Cultivating area | Warm sandy alluvial soils in vineyards near Gries/Bolzano |
| Harvest date | Beginning to middle of October |
| Vinification | Traditional fermentation of the must, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, short period of maturation in the bottle |
| Tasting notes | Color: intense ruby with purple hues Aroma: fruity aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry with floral aromas of violets and lilac, typical note of cocoa, spicy aromas Taste: full-bodied, well structured tannins, elegant and juicy |
| Food pairing | Speck, sausage, meat dishes and game |
| Alcohol | 12,5% vol* |
| Residual sugar | 2,5 g/l* |
| Waste separation | Capsule: C/ALU 90 Metal/Aluminium Bottle Stop: C/ALU 90 Metal/Aluminium or FOR 51 Cork Bottle: GL 71 Glass Check your municipality‘s waste collection system |
* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly
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