“Furggl” Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2023

Peter Zemmer | South Tyrol
Weingut Peter Zemmer | Weinstraße 24 | IT 39040 Kurtinig a.d.W.

01052223 · 0,75 l · 36,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Furggl is a field name that sticks in the memory. In the municipality of Auer, in the heart of South Tyrol’s Unterland region, this single vineyard is situated on alluvial soils composed of limestone and porphyry gravel, interspersed with sand and loam. A terroir that offers the late-ripening Lagrein exactly what it needs: warmth, depth and the soil moisture that ensures a consistent supply of water even in dry years. The vines, grafted onto low-vigor rootstocks and trained using the Guyot system, yield concentrated harvests of just 45 hectolitres per hectare. Following the hand-harvest in early October, the destemmed grapes first undergo a one-day cold maceration before fermentation takes place at 28–30 °C over ten days. Regular pumping over and gentle submersion keep the must in contact with the skins – , allowing colour pigments and fruit aromas to permeate the heart of the wine. After two careful rackings, the long ageing process begins: 12 months in French barriques, followed by 6 months in stainless steel, then a further 6 months of bottle ageing. Only after a total of 24 months’ ageing does this wine reach the customer – ready to drink, yet with the potential to age for a decade or more.

A deep ruby-garnet colour with violet highlights. The bouquet reveals notes of dried cherries, blackberries and delicate rose petals, refined by sweet, spicy notes of cinnamon, vanilla and dark chocolate. On the palate, this is a wine of impressive stature: compact, concentrated, with a velvety, creamy tannin structure and a long, spicy finish. Lagrein in its most accomplished form – powerful yet possessing a silky elegance. Ideal with hearty meat dishes, game and mature cheeses. SUPERIORE.DE

"Earthy nuances with aromas of stewed blackberries, liquorice and chocolatey notes. Well integrated tannins on the palate, spicy finish." Decanter