“Urban” Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2023

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

01092923 · 0,75 l · 46,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

2023 proved a real challenge for South Tyrol's winegrowers. The year began with extremely dry conditions, followed by a cool, rainy spring. The summer remained damp, punctuated by three heatwaves – the persistent dampness significantly increased the risk of fungal disease and demanded meticulous work in the vineyard. Andreas Kofler, President of the South Tyrol Wine Consortium, described it as a "year of extreme weather". But then came autumn: golden, dry, with warm days and cool nights – exactly the conditions that brought late-ripening red grape varieties such as Lagrein to full maturity. The vines are situated at altitudes of 230 to 300 metres, facing west to south-west, on gravelly soils composed of limestone and porphyry with sand and clay components, ranging in age from 20 to over 100 years. After harvest, the wine matures for twelve months in barriques, then spends a further six months in concrete vats, and rests in the bottle for at least another six months after bottling before leaving the winery.

A deep garnet red with violet highlights. The bouquet offers blackberry and dark cherry, underpinned by a spicy note reminiscent of roasted cocoa beans. On the palate, it is dense and juicy, with tannins that are present but well-integrated, accompanied by a lively acidity that betrays the long, humid summer. The finish features forest herbs and a hint of liquorice. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fairly intense aroma of black and, to a lesser extent, blue berries, with nutty, tobacco-like and slightly fleshy notes, along with hints of pepper and herbs. Ripe, tart and juicy, clear, youthful fruit; a bit of bite and youthful, ripe tannins; a hint of pepper and herbal notes on the palate; long-lasting, with power and substance; notes of coffee and dark chocolate in the background, a touch of salt, smoky nuances, a very good finish with ripe, dark fruit and, once again, aromatic and slightly toasty spice."Weinplus