Lagrein, Terlano

LAGREIN

Denomination

D.O.C.Alto Adige

Variety

100% Lagrein

Vinification

Description

Manual harvest and selection of the grapes; destemming followed by slow must fermentation at a controlled temperature and gentle agitation of the must in stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation and aging in big wooden barrels for 7-10 months

Production area

Name

Terlano

Municipality

Terlano

Altitude

250 - 500 m a. s. l.

Slope

5 - 35 %

Orientation

South - Southwest

Technical data

Alcohol content

13.0 % vol

Residual sugar

3.1 g/l

Acidity

5.0 g/l

Aging

Storage advice

Cool storage at constant temperatures, high level of humidity, good ventilation and as little light as possible

Cellar temperature

10 - 15 °C

Minimum maturity

1 year

Serving temperature

14 - 16 °C

Suggested glass

Bordeaux glass

Wine character

Color: dark garnet red

Smell:  The wine has an intensive aroma comprised of dried cranberries and morello cherry highlighted with a floral note of lilac and hints of laurel. Notes of flint and a restrained chocolate aroma are also present

Taste: Very juicy and harmonious, with a delicate texture and silky tannins, the Lagrein develops a rare opulence and is rich and velvety on the palate

Simple pairings

A good combination with beef olives with creamed potatoes, or braised haunch of venison with red cabbage; also with hard cheeses like mature Parmesan