Lagrein is native to the South Tyrol region. It’s a high-yielding variety that is prone to hard tannins so it needs to be strictly controlled to ensure the noble spicy tones and berry/violet bouquet are still present, to balance the formidable structure the grape can provide. Andrian’s Lagrein grows on the lower slopes on alluvial soils, with yields are controlled to 70hl/ha for this wine. After a harvest by hand, a gentle and temperature-regulated primary fermentation was in steel, followed by secondary fermentation and a short maturation in large oak.
2023
“A smooth red, with light, supple tannins and creamy mouthfeel, this offers a dark core of crushed blackberry and black olive, with accents of sage, white pepper and vanilla. Minerally finish. Drink now through 2030.” 90 points, Wine Spectator
