2010 LAGREIN
Grape variety: Lagrein.
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. Masculine style. Firm, dry and somewhat earthy finish. When stored under proper conditions, this wine will drink well for at least 6 to 8 years.
Suggested food: red meat such as beef and lamb, venison, game, all kind of cheeses.
Origin: vineyards in the Bolzano area along the Talvera river at an altitude of 230 to 330 meters (750 – 1,080). Deep and rich alluvial soils. Very warm mesoclimate.
Age of the vines: 10 – 45 years.
Harvested: end of october 2010.
Yield: 53 hl / ha.
Vinification: fermentation and extended maceration for 14 days in stainless steel tanks. Matured for 17 months in large casks (Slavonian oak).
Alcohol: 12.5 % by vol.
Acidity: 5.0 g / litre.
Bottled: Februar 2012.
Release: April 2012
Bottle sizes: 375 ml.
