Although I had
presented Lagrein in the same dinner as the Ciro, I had actually first tasted
it (the wine above) in the 2010 Wine Fair. A red wine grape of South Tyrol,
Lagrein is a descendant of Terodelgo, and is related to Syrah and Pinot Noir.
It is a very vigorous vine with general yields, producing wines with deep
colour, high acidity and tannins. Lagrein is traditionally produced in 2
styles: a tannic red Lagrein Scuro or Dunkel and a fragrant rose Lagrein Rosato
or Kretzer.
The Lagrein wines I have encountered are both of the deeper variety. As for the above wine, it was ruby with a slightly leathery nose. The palate was smooth and fruity with acid, with a tannic acid backbone.
The Lagrein wines I have encountered are both of the deeper variety. As for the above wine, it was ruby with a slightly leathery nose. The palate was smooth and fruity with acid, with a tannic acid backbone.
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