Lagrein is one of South Tyrol’s most noble red wines. For centuries, this grape variety has been grown in the warm and gravelly soils of the Bolzano–Gries area that give this wine its strong and expressive character.
GRAPE VARIETY: Lagrein
SUPPORT SYSTEM pergola
AVERAGE YIELD 110 q/ha
MEAN ANNUAL OUTPUT 18,000 bottles
AGEING CAPACITY 5–6 years
PRODUCTION AREA Gries near Bolzano
ALTITUDE 250 m
VINTAGE TIME mid October, hand–picked
CHARACTERISTICS robust, expressive, harmonious red wine
COLOUR intense garnet red
NOSE scents of violet, wild berries, chocolate and spices
TASTE aromatic, robust, spiced
SERVING TEMPERATURE 18–20 °C
MATCHINGS richly seasoned dishes, game, strong cheeses