Lagrein

Red classic from South Tyrol in a strong garnet red with violet reflections. Discreet bouquet of violets and red cherry fruit. Fine tannins, a round body and a discreet acidity make this red a high-quality companion for regional-rustic cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

The name "Conus" comes from the Latin term for cone and refers to the Margreider Schuttkegel and its gentle slopes. The dolomitic limestone present there is an important prerequisite for the fruity and round character of this impressive red in Riserva quality. Cherry red with ruby reflexes. Intense bouquet of plum, liquorice and cocoa. In the body powerful, precise and balanced, then in the final beautiful tannins, a sympathetic juiciness and nice length. SUPERIORE.DE

The evening fall winds of the Mendel Mountains give the entire terroir of the St. Michael-Eppan Winery its characteristics. They ensure cool nights, they give the grapes those extraordinary qualities that are characteristic for the aroma, the unmistakable freshness and the longevity of the wines. The fall wind is the natural force that blows over the vineyard every day, positively influencing the climate and supporting the valuable work of the cooperative winery's winegrowers.

Lagrein Riserva, made from the best grapes from classic single vineyards in the Bolzano valley basin, is a complex red that beguiles with its powerful structure and diverse aromas. Intense cherry and blackberry scents mingle with memories of dried plums and bitter chocolate; on the palate, velvety smoothness meets springy pressure. SUPERIORE.DE

Strong red colour, reaching into violet. The bouquet is very intense and wide-ranging with berries, fresh grass and flowers. On the palate, this Lagrein with its dense primary fruit (summer cherry and blackberry) presents a strong personality with a harmonious structure and fine tannin framework. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark purple red with violet reflections. Rich nose with distinct notes of red fruits, violets, vanilla and cocoa. Velvety and silky on the palate, pleasant acid structure, grippy tannin, medium-long finish." Falstaff

"A youthful red wine with blue fruits, blueberries, lavender and black plums on the nose, with hints of sage. Medium-bodied and structured, with broad, creamy tannins. It's all about the fleshy berry fruit." James Suckling

Lagrein Riserva "Furggl" comes from rather clayey soils in the area around Auer/Ora and is a spicy, elegant wine with an intense aroma of violets and wild berries. Clean, fruity and rich flavour with sweet tannins, precisely calibrated acidity and a well articulated finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The flavours of macerated blackberries and juicy black cherries are underlined by a spicy hint of herbal olives, ground pepper and mineral notes. This medium-bodied red wine is dark but fresh, with good tension from the fine-meshed, taut tannins." Wine Spectator

"The 2021 Lagrein Riserva Furggl is dark, nearly feral in the glass, with a woodsy blend of wild berries, earth tones and peppery herbs. This soothes with its juicy acidity, as silky textures wash across the palate, delivering masses of tart red and blue berries. Grippy tannins emerge through the finish as the 2021 tapers off structured and long with a lingering primary concentration." Vinous

"A full-bodied red with blueberries, cassis, dark chocolate, hazelnuts and rosemary on the nose. Firm yet creamy, with a solid tannin structure and a velvety texture that carries you through. Long and polished. Drink or keep." James Suckling

Deep dark violet colour. Tart black cherry and notes of violet candy, graphite and spicy herbs on the nose. Wonderfully velvety texture on the palate, powerful, savoury and with grippy tannins. Perfectly integrated wood, good structure and a justified hope for a long, mature life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Big, bold and beautiful, this wine states its case plainly with forward aromas of blackberry, violets, licorice and crushed stone. Seemingly hedonistic, the wine restrains itself on the palate with gamy and savory flavors that draw the attention deeper into the wine as it continues to develop with each minute in the glass finishing with a firm stamp of tannins on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"A fragrant version, with an expressive note of macerated boysenberries and a warm blend of baked cherry, fig cake, dried sage and cocoa powder. Fine, chalky tannins firm up the savoury finish with notes of olive, smoke and ground pepper." Wine Spectator

"It is very intense with flavours of tar, graphite, wet earth, mushrooms and bark, which develop into a full body with multi-layered tannins and a juicy finish." James Suckling

Deep dark ruby red. Powerful, warm Lagrein with a distinct aroma of ripe blackberries, cherries, fine mountain herbs, pepper and smoky grilled charcoal notes. The full, juicy-cherry flavour is beautifully balanced with a wide, long finish. Only selected grapes from the best sites with low yields in the vineyard are used for the Lagrein Riserva Prestige. An absolute top red wine of the South Tyrol region! SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby red. In the nose of ripe crisps, some rum pot, in the aftertaste green-spicy and toasted bread. Spans juicily over the palate, tightly meshed tannin, followed by present acidity, spicy on the final, fine, juicy finish on lush cherries." Falstaff

"Juicy plum and blackberry notes with a savoury black olive tapenade edge; firm and structured with crunchy tannins." Decanter

Deep, dark ruby red colour. Strong, warm Lagrein with a pronounced aroma of ripe blackberries, cherries, fine mountain herbs, pepper and smoky charcoal notes. The full, juicy, cherry flavour is beautifully balanced with a broad, long finish. Only selected grapes from the best vineyards with low yields are used for the Lagrein Riserva Prestige. An absolute top red wine from the Alto Adige region! SUPERIORE.DE

"Pretty black and blue berry fruit on the nose with violets and bitter chocolate. It’s creamy and beautifully textured with powdery tannins. Medium to full body. Juicy and bright finish." James Suckling

The "Griesfeld" site in Neumarkt is one of the best and warmest Lagrein sites in South Tyrol. Strong purple red. Spicy bouquet with hints of blackberry, plum and cherry juice. Firmly packed on the palate, full-bodied with good freshness and primary fruit, vinous and delicately spicy; the warm tannins flank through to the very harmonious and deep final. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, intense ruby red. Fine spicy nose, lots of sour cherry and blackberry, a hint of ripe elderflower. On the palate some cardamom, already very open, fresh, juicy, vibrating acidity, ripe tannin, medium finish." Falstaff

"This is spicy and racy with crushed dark berries, toasted cloves and nut shell with moist earth undertones. Medium- to full-bodied, textured and chalky with a racy dark fruited character and hints of dried orange peel at the end. Polished tannins and juicy acidity. Lingering finish." James Suckling

From old vines in the best Lagrein sites in Gries near Bolzano comes this Riserva, strictly limited every year, with its seductive chocolatey-fruity bouquet. Rich, dark purple with a slightly lightening rim. On the palate, it is velvety and elegant with a soft fullness and lively freshness and adds further fruity accents on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2020 Lagrein Riserva Gries lifts from the glass with a woodsy mix of black raspberries, rosemary and peppery florals. This soothes with its soft textures and ripe wild berry fruits, gaining tension in its saline-mineral core. The 2020 finishes structured and with an array of pretty inner florals." Vinous

Powerful and warm red wine in Riserva quality with pronounced dark blackberry notes and a fine smoky wood note. The full flavour is beautifully balanced with a remarkable finish. Vigna Steinraffler comes from the new single vineyard of the same name and undisputedly belongs to the Lagrein elite of the region. SUPERIORE.DE

Lagrein Sanct Valentin is the extremely popular mountain wine of South Tyrol in excellent Riserva quality. Deep dark red, complex aromas of coffee, cocoa and wild berries, full-bodied taste, strong and chocolaty. A dense, robust red wine with fine extract sweetness and good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Cherry red, fruit scent of plum and cherry, spicy tones of leather, tar and chocolate, floral nuances of violets. Full attack, powerful structure, fleshy body, persistent, fresh-fruity taste with a clear tannic presence, long, fresh finish with earthy tones. SUPERIORE.DE

"Colour and aroma that tell of blue berries from deep forests, velvety and length that make you forget the time. Made from the autochthonous Lagrein grape." Michael Graf Goëss-Enzenberg, Weingut Manincor

Translucent purple violet. In the complex bouquet aromas of dark berries, plus the ripe notes of plum and subtle sweetness of elderberry syrup. Well corresponding impressions in the taste and dense, creamy tannins result in a velvety harmony. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark purple red with violet edges. Intense aromas of dark berries, ripe plums and liquorice. On the palate, finesse-rich acidity with dense tannin, fine spice and a lingering final." Falstaff

Dark garnet red with ruby red reflections. Complex bouquet of wild berries, underlaid with a hint of spice and cocoa. Dark fruit again on the palate, some smoke and tar, the fine-meshed tannins lend a wonderful structure, with a delicate woody spice on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich, radiant purple colour. Appealing nose, ripe blackberry, cassis, some cigar box. Fruity on the palate, subtle violet notes, powerful, animating acidity structure, dense tannins, lingers for a long time." Falstaff

"This wine is firm and full-bodied. It is full of dark cherries, blueberries, coffee and tea leaves, wrapped in a robust and compact tannin structure." James Suckling

"A bend of two complementary grapes, each with soft tannins, the oak-fermented and aged 2020 Lagrein Merlot Mauritius opens to thick black fruit, spice, sweet plum and a hint of barbecue smoke. The wine carries extra fruit weight but the impact is smooth and silky." Wine Advocate

Lagrein Urban, named after the Urbanhof, in whose excellent vineyards the grapes thrive. Bright, dark ruby, spicy notes, dark fruits and fine chocolate in the bouquet. Very juicy and dense, with balanced roasted aromas and fine tannin. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright, radiant ruby colour with a drop of violet. Linticlarus Lagrein Riserva smells of ripe plum, smoke, tobacco, leather, mint, spices and liquorice. Opens up on the palate with sweet melting, lots of rich fruit, spans an elegant arc, the finish is currently characterised by the use of wood, but also beautiful juiciness, will mature well. Powerful and persistent through to the extended final, impresses with personality and class! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Linticlarus Lagrein Riserva is dark and brooding in the glass, blending dusty dried flowers with hints of blackberries and a lifting sage note. This floods the palate with soft textures and ripe wild berry fruits energized by zesty acidity. Savory herbal tones swirl toward the close. It finishes long, structured and classically dry, leaving violet inner florals to resonate. This is an intense Lagrein that is perfectly balanced for the cellar." Vinous

The "Collection" line is made from late-harvest grapes from selected, sun-drenched vineyards and stands for complex, straightforward wines with a strong emphasis on terroir. The Lagrein grapes come from sites selected by the cellar master around Gries. Intense, dark garnet red with ruby reflections. Floral bouquet of violets and roses, dark berries and herbal spice. Dense, firm on the palate with a present, soft tannin and a fine acid wire. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep and impenetrable. Tor di Lupo shows opulent fruit with dried plums and prunes. It is a full-bodied and dense red wine that goes best with succulent meats such as lamb or steak. There is a hint of bitter almond on the long, generous finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense, fruity bouquet with blue and black berries, including very ripe red fruit. On the palate, it has a velvety strength and texture, quite melting without appearing fat, more like an athlete dressed in velvet." Weinwisser

"There’s a decadence and deep forest character to this on the nose with dark berry, black mushroom, old wood, and black berry aromas that follow through to a medium body, with layers of fine tannins and a focused finish." James Suckling

For years, the red top –of the Bolzano Winery has undisputedly been the Lagrein Taber with a fine bouquet of wild berry fruit, herbal aromas and spicy notes. Taber is a dense, full-bodied wine carried by a pleasant acidity and silky tannins, finishing with notes of candied fruit. A top wine from over 80-year-old vines of the Taberhof near Gries and virtually every year an aspirant to the "Tre Bicchieri" of the Gambero Rosso. The best Lagrein Riserva in South Tyrol? Find out! SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark ruby violet with a black core. Scents of – and elderberries on the nose, plus lots of dark chocolate, some dark bread crust. Pithy, gripping tannin characterises the palate, plus well ripened fruit, of dark plums and elderberry, savoury, sweet melt on the final, pithy." Falstaff

"Inky black and super concentrated, the 2020 Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva Taber is a wine of broad shoulders and thick texture. It is packed tight with black fruit, sweet blackberry, tilled earth and a hint of chopped rosemary. The wine sits heavy on the palate, but the tannins are soft, and that rich concentration slides by nicely without feeling sluggish. There is a hint of sweet fruit on the close. This estate does a great job with Lagrein, and this wine represents a special selection of fruit from 80–year–old vines." Wine Advocate

The top red Riserva from the Bolzano winery has been the undisputed Lagrein Taber for years, with a fine bouquet of wild berry fruit, herbal flavours and spicy notes. Taber is a dense, full-bodied wine with a pleasant acidity and silky tannins, finishing with notes of candied fruit. A top wine from over 80-year-old vines on the Taberhof farm near Gries and a contender for the "Tre Bicchieri" of the Gambero Rosso almost every year. The best Lagrein Riserva in South Tyrol? Find out for yourself! SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep dark purple colour. On the nose, rich heart cherry, blackberry juice, dried violets, with fragrant black bread notes and some precious wood. Very juicy on the palate, tightly woven, fruity, stretches over the tongue with great and fresh notes, savoury, complex and drinky at the same time, exciting and vibrant." Falstaff

"The 2021 Lagrein Riserva Taber opens with plummy and very ripe aromas of confit blackberries, pitted plums and a spicy note of suede or new leather. Lagrein usually has a pronounced creamy side, and this can be felt here, especially through the wine's dense texture and soft tannins. This 2021 vintage is very extracted and dense." Wine Advocate

"A dark and ripe red that impresses with aromas of liquorice, chocolate, cassis and mulberries. Full-bodied and fleshy, with chewy but soft tannins and generous, spicy oak that complements the ripe fruit. An intense Lagrein." James Suckling

"The classic, almost impenetrable, deep blackberry red colour that is so typical of this grape variety. Blackberry and sloe fruit dominate the nose and palate, with notes of dark chocolate and roasted spices. Full and round with ripe tannins, the wine is approaching an early peak but should keep well over the next five to seven years." Decanter

Dark, aromatic, full-bodied Lagrein Riserva. Smells of dark fruit, herbs, liquorice, toasted oak and minerals. Expansive and very generous on the palate, profound and endowed with marvellous minerality. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep cherry and plum flavours combine with sage, white pepper and cloves as the Porphyry Lagrein Riserva 2021 shimmers from the glass. Silky on the palate, the tension quickly increases as the tart wild berries saturate and the grippy tannins gather towards the end. The wine finishes with dramatic length and a powerful structure. Bitter notes of liquorice linger." Vinous

"Creamy and fine-grained, with a supple palette of pureed blackberries, black cherry compote, violets, thyme and graphite notes. This medium to full-bodied version is elegant, with fine-grained tannins that define the lingering, savoury finish." Wine Spectator

Deep dark violet colour. Tart black cherry and notes of violet candy, graphite and spicy herbs on the nose. Wonderfully velvety texture on the palate, powerful, savoury and with grippy tannins. Perfectly integrated wood, good structure and a justified hope for a long, mature life. SUPERIORE.DE

"Big, bold and beautiful, this wine states its case plainly with forward aromas of blackberry, violets, licorice and crushed stone. Seemingly hedonistic, the wine restrains itself on the palate with gamy and savory flavors that draw the attention deeper into the wine as it continues to develop with each minute in the glass finishing with a firm stamp of tannins on the finish." Wine Enthusiast

"A fragrant version, with an expressive note of macerated boysenberries and a warm blend of baked cherry, fig cake, dried sage and cocoa powder. Fine, chalky tannins firm up the savoury finish with notes of olive, smoke and ground pepper." Wine Spectator

"It is very intense with flavours of tar, graphite, wet earth, mushrooms and bark, which develop into a full body with multi-layered tannins and a juicy finish." James Suckling