Lagrein Tolloy winery

Lagrein 2022 Alto Adige DOC red wine - Tolloy winery

Lagrein is one of the most typical red wines of Alto Adige. Obtained from the native Alto Adige grape variety of the same name grown on vineyards surrounded by the Alps, Lagrein is a robust red wine with a fruity bouquet with notes of vanilla and spices thanks to the aging in wood. Its tannicity and great structure make it an excellent wine for aging.

Name: Alto Adige DOC

Type: Red Wine

Grape Variety: 100% Lagrein

Altitude: 250 to 400 m above sea level

Soil: alluvial soils rich in gravel, sand and silt

Climate: dry, with a prevalence of days with mild temperatures

Training system: simple pergola

Harvest: manual

Vinification: the grapes are selected manually and vinified at a controlled temperature for about 18-20 days with the addition of selected yeasts and repeated pumping over and delestages to delicately extract all the fruit and the polyphenolic structure contained in its grapes

Malolactic fermentation: yes

Aging: 14-16 months in first, second and third passage French wooden barriques, with medium toasting

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol

Color: ruby ​​red with purple reflections

Nose: bouquet with aromas of black fruit, such as blackberry, blueberry and plum combined with notes of vanilla, spice and almond deriving from the long maturation in wood

Palate: in the mouth it is robust, structured but delicate, with a controlled acidity

Pairings: Lagrein expresses itself best with the tasty and structured dishes of traditional South Tyrolean cuisine such as beef stew with polenta, South Tyrolean goulash or venison in salmì. It pairs well with cured meats and mature cheeses

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

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