“Porphyr” Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige Terlano DOC 2022 · MAGNUM

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

01083022 · 1,5 l · 99,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping6 units available

Born of fire. This is how the Cantina Terlan describes the red porphyry rock, between whose slopes the vineyards have nestled like small sun terraces. The rock is of volcanic origin, millions of years old, and it gives the area its unmistakable character – the wines their minerality, the cellar its façade, the wine its name. The porphyry is Terlan's red answer to the question of what Lagrein can be if you think it through to the end. No compromises. Three selected single vineyard sites, whose vines are almost a century old. Old vines yield little – but what they do yield is the sum of a long life in the grape flesh. Manual harvesting, destemming, slow maceration in steel – and then: 18 months exclusively in barrique, a third of which is new. No large wooden barrels, no compromises. Only barrique, only concentration, only depth.

2022 lived up to this claim. A record-breaking hot, dry summer allowed the grapes to ripen to their biological limits. Heat storms at the end of July saved the water balance – and what was harvested on 24 August were fully ripe, healthy, colourful grapes with deep extract and slightly lower acidity. Rudi Kofler is clear: "Strong, full-bodied red wines, a very valuable vintage."

Rich, impenetrable ruby red colour with violet reflections. On the nose: liquorice, coffee beans, vanilla pod, cloves, black tea – and underneath, like a dark undertone, sour cherry and blueberry. Compact, concentrated on the palate, with peppery spice and a slightly sweetish bitter chocolate flavour, carried by finely polished tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich ruby red with violet reflections. Primarily spicy, chocolaty nuances on the nose, followed by blackberry and plum. Taut, slightly drying tannins on the palate. Long, yet somewhat woody final. Still needs time." Falstaff

"From soils with the volcanic rock of the same name: multi-faceted nose of stone fruit, cassis, chocolate, flint; balanced, velvety texture, the tannin underpinned by the lively acidity, pleasantly mineral, long and multi-faceted, berry and spicy." Vinum

"Aromas of blueberries, strawberries and sweet cherry wood. Lush, fruit-accentuated palate with a smoky note and peppery but velvety tannins." Decanter

"The 2022 Lagrein Riserva Porphyry offers more elegance and complexity, with rich concentration and soft tannins, than the standard interpretation of this popular red grape variety. The core of this wine is padded with dense dark fruits, blackberries and spices." Wine Advocate

"Floral and restrained with peppery nuances, a hint of balsamic, dark fruit and citrus flavours. Refined tannins on the palate with medium to full body, tantalising tension and a polished, roasted and long finish." James Suckling