TURMHOF Lagrein

Alto Adige

$ USD

Release Price

Drink Window

13.5%

ABV

3.79

pH

4.9

TA

0.7

RS

Nose

Violets and cherries, subtly underlined by a full, round fruit flavor.

Palate

Fine-grained tannins and a pleasant acidity support the long finish of this autochthonous South Tyrolean wine.

Growing Conditions

- Elevation of the vineyards: 220 - 350 m a.s.l.
- Hillside vineyards in Niclara/Cortaccia
- Soil: chalk gravel moraine soil

Harvest

The grapes are harvested by hand.

Winemaking

The maceration in concrete vats, is followed by malolactic fermentation in small oak barrels, where it matures for 10 months on the fine lees. It is then left to mature another six months in the bottle.

Aging

- 10 months in small oak barrels on the fine lees
- 6 months in the bottle

Appearance

Strong garnet-red color with violet reflections.

Food Pairing

Braised/grilled beef, lamb, game, cheese.

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TURMHOF Lagrein

Alto Adige

Release Price

Drink Window

ABV

pH

TA

RS

Nose

Palate

Growing Conditions

Harvest

Winemaking

Aging

Appearance

Food Pairing

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