“Löwengang” Chardonnay Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT 2022 (BIO)

Alois Lageder | South Tyrol
Weingut Tenuta Alois Lageder | Vicolo dei Conti 9 | IT 39040 Magrè sulla Strada del Vino

01060722 · 0,75 l · 89,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

South Tyrol's Chardonnay legend writes another chapter. Since 1994, the Löwengang has characterised the perception of Alpine white wine excellence like no other. The historic estate above Margreids holds a secret: Chardonnay vines, whose roots reach up to five decades deep into the South Tyrolean soil, thrive on barren limestone soils between 230 and 330 metres. The warm microclimate with its nightly drops in temperature produces grapes of concentrated minerality. The Lageder family gives this terroir free rein. Organic farming without compromise, spontaneous fermentation in hand-picked barriques from the Tronçais and Vosges forests. One third new wood lends structure, while eleven months on the lees give the wine its silky texture. A further twelve months of ageing in the cellar bring the final harmony.

The glass reveals golden yellow brilliance with greenish reflections. Stone fruit and citrus blossom dance with roasted hazelnuts and creamy brioche. The first sip: creamy yet precise, with a minerality reminiscent of Burgundian grands crus. The final lingers for minutes – a Chardonnay that redefines South Tyrol's potential and sets international standards every year. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sweet yeast, slightly creamy, light spices, a hint of dried lemon peel, pear, complex. Silky, melting, precise finish." Weinwisser

"Rich and powerful, yet youthful. Creamy texture with notes of candied apples, orange blossom and fresh grass with a hint of smoke." Decanter

"A complex, detailed wine that is not without funky notes. Fairly neutral and slightly buttery on the nose with white flowers and citrus peel. Medium to full-bodied, silky with an almost oily palate. The acidity is quite lively on the finish." James Suckling