Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige DOC - Cantina Terlan

Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige DOC - Cantina TerlanThe barrel-aged Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige from the Trentino-Alto Adige wine-growing region has a dense purple-red color in the glass. After the first swirl, this red wine reveals a high level of density and richness, which can be seen in the stained glass windows at the edge of the glass. The first nose of the Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige presents blackberries, blueberries and plums. The fruity parts of the bouquet are joined by notes of barrel ageing such as sun-warmed stone and forest floor. This dry red wine from Cantina Terlan is for wine lovers who like it absolutely dry. The Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige comes very close to this, as it was pressed with just 1.1 grams of residual sugar. This silky, dense and melting red wine is full-bodied and multi-faceted on the palate. Thanks to its vital fruit acidity, the Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. On the finish, this wine from the Trentino-Alto Adige wine-growing region, which is easy to age, finally impresses with its considerable length. There are again hints of blackberry and morello cherry. Mineral notes from the clay and gravel-dominated soils are added to the finish. Vinification of the Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige from Cantina Terlan The powerful Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige from Italy is a single-varietal wine made from the Lagrein grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Trentino-Alto Adige. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of clay, sand, silicate rock and gravel. Without question, the Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige is also determined by more than just the Alto Adige / South Tyrol DOC soil. This Italian wine can literally be described as an Old World wine that presents itself in an extraordinarily impressive way. The grapes for this red wine from Italy are harvested exclusively by hand at the time of optimum ripeness. After the grape harvest, the grapes are transported to the press house as quickly as possible. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wood and large wood at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige is matured in oak barriques for a further 12 months. Dining recommendations for the Gries Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige from Cantina Terlan This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to boeuf bourguignon, vegetable couscous with beef meatballs or braised chicken in red wine. <p