Lagrein - Nicolodi Alfio

Lagrein - Nicolodi AlfioWith the Nicolodi Alfio Lagrein, a first-class red wine is poured into the glass. It reveals a wonderfully luminous, deep purple color. The nose unveils a variety of strawberries in this Nicolodi Alfio red wine. The Nicolodi Alfio Lagrein presents itself to the wine lover as wonderfully dry. This red wine never appears coarse or austere, as one might expect from a wine. Balanced and complex, this crisp red wine is lively on the palate. In the finish, this red wine from the Trentino-Alto Adige wine region impresses with considerable length. Once again, hints of strawberries are evident. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the clay-dominated soils are added. Vinification of Nicolodi Alfio's Lagrein This balanced red wine from Italy is made from the Lagrein grape variety. In Trentino-Alto Adige, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on clay soils. The grapes for this Italian red wine are harvested exclusively by hand after optimal ripeness has been ensured. After harvest, the grapes are promptly taken to the cellar. Here they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is succeeded by several months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food pairing recommendation for Nicolodi Alfio's Lagrein Enjoy this Italian red wine ideally tempered at 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to roasted veal liver with apples, onions, and Balsamic vinegar sauce, duck breast with snow peas, or braised chicken in red wine.