“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 burns itself into the memory. In the municipality of Auer, in the heart of the South Tyrolean lowlands, this single vineyard is situated on alluvial soils of limestone and porphyry gravel, interspersed with sand and clay. A terroir that offers the late-ripening Lagrein exactly what it needs: Warmth, depth and the soil moisture that ensures an even supply even in dry years. The vines, grafted onto low-growing rootstock and trained using the Guyot system, produce concentrated yields of just 45 hectolitres per hectare. After manual harvesting at the beginning of October, the destemmed grapes undergo a one-day cold maceration before fermentation at 28–30 °C for ten days. Regular pumping over and gentle submersion keep the must in contact with the skins – this allows colour and fruit flavours to migrate into the heart of the wine. After two gentle racking, the long maturation process begins: 12 months in French barriques, followed by 6 months in stainless steel, then a further 6 months in the bottle. Only after 24 months of total maturation does this wine reach the customer – ready to drink, but with potential for a decade or more.

Deep ruby-garnet colour with violet reflections. The bouquet reveals dried cherries, blackberries and delicate rose petals, refined by sweet spices of cinnamon, vanilla and dark chocolate. The palate reveals a wine of impressive size: compact, concentrated, with a velvety-creamy tannin structure and a long, spicy finish. Lagrein in its perfect form – powerful yet silky elegance. Serve with strong meat dishes, game and mature cheese. SUPERIORE.DE