Lagrein 2020 Gries KELLEREI TERLAN 750ml

Gries Riserva

'The alluvial soils in the Gries district of Bolzano are ideally suited to the autochthonous red wine variety Lagrein, which was first mentioned in writing as early as 1379. Our
Lagrein Gries impresses with its fruity berry aromas, but also noble spicy notes and its juicy, balanced body.'
Rudi Kofler

Wine:
Region of Origin: South Tyrol - Italy
DOC Region: South Tyrol
Variety: 100 % Lagrein
Vintage: 2018
Yield: 56hl/ha
Orientation: South - Southwest
Slope: 0 - 5
Altitude: 250 m

Vinification:
Harvest and grape selection by hand; destemming of the grapes followed by slow maceration at controlled temperature and gentle maceration in stainless steel tanks;
malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months partly in large wooden barrels (50%) partly in barriques (50%). For the maturation in the barrique barrels, one third new
wooden barrels are used. Assemblage three months before bottling.

Technical data:
Alcohol content: 13,5 % vol.
Residual sugar: 1,7 g/l
Total acidity: 5,0 g/l
Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C
Food pairing: In combination with roast chamois with root vegetables or veal cheeks braised in Lagrein with root vegetables.

Character:
Colour: intense ruby to garnet red with a subtle violet hue.
Aroma: The bouquet reveals earthy-mineral notes that are beautifully combined with fruity aromas, with the scent of sour cherries and plum jam and bitter chocolate standing
out in particular.
Taste: These spicy yet velvety fruity notes also create tension on the palate, where this Lagrein Riserva presents itself with a multi-layered fullness and extreme complexity.