Nose
boasts a bouquet of violets and blackberries with hints of cherry and earthy notes. It is a full-bodied wine
Palate
tastes of raspberries, dark cherries, bittersweet chocolate, black liquorice and spices, supported by powerful tannins and a long finish
Growing Conditions
The grapes come from vineyards planted from 250 - 400 in clay, gravel and sandy soils Strong interplay of sunny days influenced by the Mediterranean climate and the cool nights marked by the cold downslope winds.
Harvest
The grapes are harvested on beginning of October by hand in small bins
Winemaking
The grapes are de-stemmed and undergo both primary and malolactic conversion at controlled temperature (28-30 ° C) in steel and cement tanks.
Aging
in both cement and oak casks of varying size for at least 6 months.
Appearance
ruby to garnet red in colour
Food Pairing
Lagrein pairs well with hearty Tyrolean culinary delights and is the perfect partner for game and red meat. Also serve it with
English steak or hard or savoury cheeses