Tenute Loacker Lagrein Sudtirol-Alto Adige Kastlet Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

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    2008

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    750ML

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    Tenute Loacker, Italy
    Situated above Bolzano in Alto Adige lies Schwarhof, the Loacker family’s biodynamic vineyard. The estate was established in 1978 by Rainer Loacker who for 20 years worked in the chocolate wafer business before making the plunge into the wine business. At that time, most producers employed modern techniques, using pesticides and other chemicals, but Rainer was a lone organic pioneer. Gradually he made the transition to biodynamic farming. Today, Loacker only uses homeopathic treatments on their vines. The vines planted on the high-altitude, south-facing hillside are protected in an unusual way, and benefit from a mild climate. The soil is a mineral-rich combination of sand, clay, limestone, and pebbles from glacial deposits, and has excellent drainage. Franz Josef, Rainer’s son, oversees commercial aspects of the 4 Loacker vineyards (Schwarhof in Alto Adige, 2 others in Tuscany, and 1 in Austria). His brother, Hayo, who trained in France, South Africa, and the US, manages the vines and wine making. The goal of Tenute Loacker is to make the soil healthy, which results in healthy vines and eliminates the need for chemical treatments. Intervention in the cellar is also kept to a minimum; indigenous yeasts are used during fermentation, and tiny amounts of sulfites are added at bottling.
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    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.

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    A mountainous northern Italian region heavily influenced by German culture, Trentino-Alto Adige is actually made up of two separate but similar regions: Alto Adige and Trentino.

    Trentino, the southern half, is primarily Italian-speaking and largely responsible for the production of non-native, international grapes. There is a significant quantity of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Merlot produced. But Trentino's native and most unique red variety, Teroldego, while still rare, is gaining popularity. It produces a deeply colored red wine rich in wild blackberry, herb, coffee and cocoa.

    The rugged terrain of German-speaking Alto Adige (also referred to as Südtirol) focuses on small-scale viticulture, with great value placed on local varieties—though international varieties have been widely planted since the 1800s. Sheltered by the Alps from harsh northerly winds, many of the best vineyards are at extreme altitude but on steep slopes to increase sunlight exposure.

    Dominant red varieties include the bold, herbaceous Lagrein and delicate, strawberry-kissed, Schiava, in addition to some Pinot Nero.

    The primary white grapes are Pinot grigio, Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay and Pinot blanc, as well as smaller plantings of Sauvignon blanc, Müller Thurgau. These tend to be bright and refreshing with crisp acidity and just the right amount of texture. Some of the highest quality Pinot grigio in Italy is made here.

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