Winemaker Notes
A wine of conspicuous magnitude, it presents itself as compact and very concentrated with prominent varietal character. Deep, compact garnet red with violet reflections. The aromatic variety is characterized by violets, bitter chocolate, wild berries, licorice, and vanilla. Velvety, with soft tannins, prominent structure, very long and lasting in flavor
Pair with hearty red meat dishes, game, and sharp cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
This has decent depth of fruit with a rich palate that offers dark berry and chocolate. Smooth tannin resolve.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Perfumed and fruity at the same time, the barrique-aged 2016 Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva Furggl is a dark red wine with thick, blackish veins of concentrated color. The bouquet offers varietal aromas of red rose petal, dried cherry and chewy blackberry. The tannins are soft and caressing, and the wine is relatively creamy in texture with a point of bitterness on the close.
Incredibly concentrated and uncommonly sturdy in character, Lagrein has roots in the Alto Adige area and has recently experienced a great renaissance in popularity. While the climate is cool there, the sun is intense on the region’s steep slopes. Warm hillsides near the bustling city of Bolzano create the perfect environment for the production of intense reds from Lagrein. Somm Secret— Lagrein Kretzer (German) or Rosato (Italian) is the spicy rosé version, which is delicious with smoked fish and white meat.
Wine by Region › Italy › Trentino-Alto Adige › Alto Adige
Taking full advantage of direct sunlight exposure on its steep slopes, many of Alto Adige’s best vineyards are planted at extreme altitude... read more