“Urban” Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2022

Cantina Tramin | South Tyrol
Kellerei Tramin | Weinstrasse 144 | IT 39040 Termeno

01092922 · 0,75 l · 42,65 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Lagrein, South Tyrol's oldest indigenous red grape variety, grows at altitudes of 230 to 300 metres, facing west to south-west, on gravelly soils composed of limestone and porphyry with sand and clay. The vines range in age from 20 to over 100 years – a range that lends the wine depth and complexity. The climate is characterised by extreme contrasts: sunny, Mediterranean-style days, followed by cool downdrafts from the surrounding mountains at night. Above-average spring temperatures in 2022 encouraged an earlier budbreak, whilst persistently warm weather in May led to rapid flowering. Careful management in the vineyard and occasional rain kept the vines stress-free despite periods of summer heat. The harvest began almost two weeks earlier than usual – with consistently ideal weather throughout, which enabled grapes of outstanding quality to be produced over the entire harvesting period. Maturation: 12 months in barriques, a further 6 months in concrete vats, followed by at least 6 more months of bottle ageing after bottling.

Ruby to deep garnet red. The bouquet offers delicate notes, ranging from a floral violet scent to fruity aromas of blueberry and blackcurrant. Impressive on the palate with typical tart nuances; well-structured, full-bodied and velvety, with a hint of bitter cocoa and wild berries on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Open fruit, distinct chocolate notes, a hint of leather, with ripe dark fruit in the background. Spicy, quite compact, firm, smooth, very well vinified." Weinwisser

"A firm, subtly smoky and savoury, slightly woody-spicy aroma of ripe black berries with slightly fleshy, nutty and herbaceous notes, as well as a hint of tobacco in the background. Ripe, tart and juicy, fairly dense fruit, smoky and slightly toasty hints, a touch of pepper, again a hint of bacon and herbs, persistent, with a certain strength and warmth, but also cooling elements, hints of cocoa and coffee, as well as salt, a certain depth, still undeveloped, a very good, firm finish with dark, rich flavour and spice." Wein-Plus

"An intense violet colour with a dark core. On the nose, it is spicy and fruity, with notes of liquorice, sweet wood and rose petals, as well as blueberries and ripe blackberries. Very smooth and full-bodied on the palate, with fine-grained tannins; the distinct fruit flavours carry through to the long final, which concludes with a pronounced coffee aroma." Falstaff

"From vineyards at 260 metres above sea level: an enchanting bouquet of dark chocolate, blueberries, a hint of wood and tobacco; plenty of richness on the palate, velvety tannins supported by the acidity, followed by ripe cherry fruit and subtle balsamic notes in final long final." Vinum