Winemaker Notes
Pair with hearty red meat dishes, game, and sharp cheeses.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Lots of sliced blackberries, black licorice and some thyme. Full-bodied with creamy tannins that set up the lovely dark berry, chocolate, toffee and coffee flavors. Intense finish
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2017 Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva Furggl is an inky dark and super concentrated red wine that might pair with pork stuffed with sweet prunes and spice. Those flavors comply perfectly with the aromas that rise from the bouquet of this inky dark red wine. The Riserva offers good freshness and mild tannins that are downplayed next to the super rich and succulent texture of the grape. This hot vintage delivers extra intensity and fiber. Rating: 90+
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