Lagrein Riserva comes from our best Lagrein site on the Bolzano soil, which produces elegance and complexity.
'Lagrein is a grape variety with its own character. The ageing in barrels and bottle ageing bring complexity and depth.' Franz Gojer
Bolzano soil: deep alluvial soils of the Eisack with porphyry subsoil. Subsoil. The warm location in the Bolzano basin is ideal for the grape variety. 5,000 vines per hectare.
Vinification Hand harvest and gentle processing. Controlled fermentation in steel tanks with multiple several immersions of the must for more extraction. After fermentation fermentation BSA and storage for 1 year in barrique barrels. Further maturation in in large wooden barrels and in the bottle.
Sensory characteristics Deep dark garnet red. Complex aroma of dark fruits, spicy notes and chocolate. Full-bodied and well structured. Mature and fine tannins. Play of acidity, tannin and spice with a long finish.
Goes well with red meat, best with game and braised meat. braised meat.