“Gries” Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige Terlano DOC 2022

Cantina Terlan | South Tyrol
Kellerei Terlan | Silberleitenweg 7 | IT 39018 Terlan

01082122 · 0,75 l · 35,99 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

Lagrein and Gries belong together like Nebbiolo and Barolo. The Bolzano district of Gries is the ancestral home of this indigenous South Tyrolean grape variety – first mentioned in writing in 1379, and since then hardly anywhere else as convincing as here. Rudi Kofler puts it in a nutshell: "The alluvial soils of Gries are ideal for Lagrein. Because the Gries terroir is unlike anything else in Terlan. No steep slopes, no porphyry rock – but flat, post-glacial alluvial soil in the sunny Bolzano valley basin, where the Adige, Eisack and Talfer rivers meet and summer temperatures of up to 40 degrees are not uncommon. Loamy-sandy soils, lime-free, brooding. A terroir that gives Lagrein warmth and ripeness without taking away its tension. Hand-picked, destemming, slow maceration in steel, malolactic fermentation – then 12 months of ageing: half in large wooden barrels and half in barriques, one third of which is new. Precision meets depth.

Deep ruby-garnet colour with a violet hue, sour cherry and plum jam on the nose, with bitter chocolate and earthy-mineral tones. Multi-layered, velvety on the palate, with spicy fruit and a long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a purple-red shimmer. Nobly restrained nose, delicate flavours of sour cherry, blackberry and wet earth. Balanced on the palate, elegant tannin structure, refreshing acidity, delicately spicy finish." Falstaff

"From soils at 250 metres above sea level in Gries: A smart aroma of small forest fruits and pepper, also sandalwood; velvety on the palate, the tannins well integrated, smooth finish. Convinces with its charm and beautiful fruit." Vinum

"A stream of ripe blackcurrants and black plums mingle with notes of green olives, cocoa powder, smoke and rooibos tea in this creamy, medium-bodied red wine, cemented by slightly chewy tannins." Wine Spectator

"Dark chocolate, coffee powder, black pepper and dark fruits such as black plums and blackcurrants. With a medium body and refreshing acidity, this wine shines with density and drinkability. It shows sweet spices and curry notes with ripe tannins and a quite warming finish." James Suckling

"A hint of spicy oak slowly drifts away to reveal depths of balsamic black cherry, rosemary and cedar shavings as the 2022 Lagrein Riserva Gries opens in the glass. It is elegant and supple with a velvety texture and ripe red and blue fruits that ride a tantalising wave of vibrant acidity. The angular tannins persist and are balanced by notes of sour citrus, while the 2022 leaves a pleasantly bitter hint of liquorice on the finish." Vinous