Magnum Lagrein 2019 Praepositus NEUSTIFT

Lagrein Riserva Praepositus 2019
Praepositus Line

Dark purplish-red, nearly black in the core with clear violet reflections. Intense heart cherries, berries, and chocolate on the nose. Juicy, striking, with fine fruity sweetness
and powerful tannins and acidity structure.

Cultivation zone
Cultivation zone: Gries (Bolzano)
Elevation: 260 m
Soil type: Sandy-loamy quarz-porphyry soil
Aspect: Plain
Grape variety: Lagrein
Training method: Pergola
Vines per hectare: 3.000
Yield per hectare: 55 hl

Serving recommendations
Service temperature: 16° - 18° C
Ageing potential: 8 - 12 years

Production
Vinification: Fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks with skins pushed down at
regular intervals for 15 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation for 24 months in French barriques and tonneaux (1/3 new)
Fermentation temperature: max. 28° C
Maturation period: 24 months
Bottle ageing: 12 months

Analytical data
Alcohol: 13,50 g/l
Acidity: 5,70 g/l
Sugar-free extract: 32,80 g/l
Residual sugar: 1,20 g/l

Vintage report
The capricious weather conditions left its mark in the vineyards, so the diligent work of our winegrowers was even more important. The frost night in May and the hailstorm in
August put the vegetation in the vineyard to a hard test. Nevertheless, thanks to the wonderful autumn weather with warm days and cold nights the harvest went very well.
2019 is a vintage that reflects our terroir. The wines present themselves very fruity and typical of their variety, with fresh and pleasant acidity. - summarizes our winemaker
Celestino Lucin. All in all, 2019 presents itself as an exceptional vintage with lower quantity but convincing levels of quality.