Alois Lageder - Lagrein 2014

Alois Lageder - Lagrein 2014

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Description

Description: Medium garnet colour with ruby hints. Rich, quite pronounced, spicy aroma with a chocolate character, floral impressions (violets), red fruit and prunes. Soft smooth fruit, full-bodied. Firm, dry and somewhat earthy finish.

When stored under proper conditions, this wine will drink well for 6 to 8 years.

Suggested food: red meat such as beef and lamb, venison, game, all kinds of cheese.

Origin: selected vineyards in the Bolzano area and Magrè at an altitude of 230 to 330 metres above sea level.

Deep and sandy, alluvial soils along the Talvera river . Very warm meso-climate.

Age of the vines: 17 - 52 years

Harvested: end of September - begin of October 2014

Vinification: fermentation and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Maturation for seventeen months partly in concrete wine storage vessels and partly in small and large oak barrels.

Alcohol: 12.5 % by vol.

Acidity: 5.0 g / litre

Bottled: May 2016

Release: June 2016

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Alois Lageder

IN HARMONY WITH NATURE

The Alois Lageder winery in Alto Adige comprises fifty-five hectares of the family's own vineyards, which are managed on the basis of biodynamic principles. Our holistic approach is reflected in our wine-growing activities, our long-standing relationships with numerous grape growers and our ambition to create awareness for an agriculture that is in tune with nature.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

Lagrein

Lagrein is a red grape variety native to the valleys of South Tyrol, Northern Italy.  

Along with Marzemino, it is a descendant of Teroldego, and related to Syrah, Pinot Noir and Dureza.

The name suggests its origins lie in the Lagarina valley of Trentino. It was mentioned as early as in the 17th century, in records of the Muri Abbey near Bolzano.

Lagrein produces wines with high acidity and tannins.


 

--------THE REGION--------

Alto Adige

Alto Adige