“St. Valentin” Lagrein Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2022

St. Michael-Eppan | South Tyrol
Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan | Umfahrungsstr. 17/18 | IT 39057 Eppan

01153122 · 0,75 l · 47,99 €/l< 24 units available

At the Wangger farm in Leitach, where moraine debris and sandy alluvial soil characterise the south-eastern slopes between 260 and 300 metres, Lagrein grows on the kind of soil that turns strength into stability. Here, in the classic growing area near Bolzano, where the indigenous variety has found its deepest expression for generations, Hans Terzer hand-selects the grapes that have the potential to age for more than a decade. Twelve months in barriques, then the assemblage – only when the true architecture of the wine is revealed. A further six months in large oak barrels to complete the harmony.

Impenetrable black-red colour with a darker purple rim. Black cherries and wild blackberries on the nose, then the transition to espresso and dark chocolate, while cedar wood, tobacco and a fine leather note deepen the complexity. The power that characterises South Tyrolean mountain wines unfolds on the palate – concentrated, but never heavy. Mature, polished tannins envelop juicy acidity, dark forest fruits return, accompanied by coffee, graphite and subtle vanilla. The final is long, slightly smoky and elegant. A wine that shows its full dimension with ox loin, game or mature mountain cheese – and still needs some time to reveal its true class. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red with a violet lustre. Compact and multi-layered on the nose, ripe plum, cherry, dark chocolate and dark spice. Clear and precise on the palate, juicy tannins, animating acidity structure, spicy, lingering finish." Falstaff

"Starts with a lot of esprit on notes of stone fruit and After Eight, the wood is well integrated; pithy in the mouth, the tannins robust, then a lot of character, a fine tart, jammy finish." Vinum