Magnum Lagrein 2020 Gries...
Gries Riserva<br /><br />'The alluvial soils in the Gries district of Bolzano are ideally suited to the autochthonous red wine variety Lagrein, which was first mentioned in writing as early as 1379. Our<br />Lagrein Gries impresses with its fruity berry aromas, but also noble spicy notes and its juicy, balanced body.'<br />Rudi Kofler<br /><br />Wine:<br />Region of Origin: South Tyrol - Italy<br />DOC Region: South Tyrol<br />Variety: 100 % Lagrein<br />Vintage: 2018<br />Yield: 56hl/ha<br />Orientation: South - Southwest<br />Slope: 0 - 5<br />Altitude: 250 m<br /><br />Vinification:<br />Harvest and grape selection by hand; destemming of the grapes followed by slow maceration at controlled temperature and gentle maceration in stainless steel tanks;<br />malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months partly in large wooden barrels (50%) partly in barriques (50%). For the maturation in the barrique barrels, one third new<br />wooden barrels are used. Assemblage three months before bottling.<br /><br />Technical data:<br />Alcohol content: 13,5 % vol.<br />Residual sugar: 1,7 g/l<br />Total acidity: 5,0 g/l<br />Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C<br />Food pairing: In combination with roast chamois with root vegetables or veal cheeks braised in Lagrein with root vegetables.<br /><br />Character:<br />Colour: intense ruby to garnet red with a subtle violet hue.<br />Aroma: The bouquet reveals earthy-mineral notes that are beautifully combined with fruity aromas, with the scent of sour cherries and plum jam and bitter chocolate standing<br />out in particular.<br />Taste: These spicy yet velvety fruity notes also create tension on the palate, where this Lagrein Riserva presents itself with a multi-layered fullness and extreme complexity.<br />
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€58.80
