Lagrein Mantsch Riserva 2023

Description

Still red Alto Adige DOC, 13% vol, produced by Colterenzio. 100% Lagrein. 0.75 l bottle, 2023 vintage. A Lagrein Riserva made in Gries (Bolzano) from grapes grown in alluvial, sandy soils with a high percentage of porphyry. Fermentation on the skins at 28-30°C in stainless steel. Careful pumping over of the skins and juice ensures optimal color extraction. The wine ferments 1/3 in barriques and 2/3 in 35 hl wooden vats for approximately 12 months. After careful bottling, it is aged in the bottle for another 12 months. Dark garnet red with purple highlights. Notes of violet, cinnamon, and subtle hints of vanilla emerge on the nose. Sharp acidity and aromas of berries and black cherry on the palate.

Details

Perfume

Notes of violet, cinnamon and slight hints of vanilla emerge on the nose.

Color

Dark garnet red with violet hues.

Taste

Distinct acidity and aromas of berries and black cherry on the palate.

Serve at:

14 -16 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Colterenzio

From this winery

• Start up year: 1960
• Oenologist: Martin Lemayr
• Bottles produced: 1.900.000
• Hectares: 300

In 1960, 26 winegrowers from Colterenzio in Appiano founded their own cooperative in order to gain their independence from the wine merchants of the time. These rebels named the newly-founded cooperative after their homeland, the small hamlet of Schreckbichl, (Colterenzio in Italian). In their constant pursuit of top quality, the Colterenzio winemakers were also pioneers. The initial founder was Luis Raifer, who took over the management of the young cooperative in 1979. When he returned to South Tyrol from a study trip in California, he had big plans in mind.

It was in the 1980s, South Tyrol was primarily a red-wine region, and the quality was run-of-the-mill. Raifer, a winegrower himself, recognised the potential of South Tyrol as an outstanding winegrowing region: The terroir was cheap, sufficient vineyard area was available and the winegrowers were hard-working and skilled. His first step in his vineyard, "Lafóa", a sunny mountain slope behind the Colterenzio cellar, was to replace the Vernatsch vines with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and, later, Sauvignon Blanc. He also brought in new quality standards: Lower yield for higher-quality grapes and higher-quality wines. It was on this pilot vineyard slope that, with both Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon, the new quality standard measures were introduced.

This quality philosophy extended its reach to all members of the cooperative: new grape varietals were experimented with, and quality groups created. Today, the members and workers at the cellar are committed to working in line with this model throughout the entire winegrowing area, the cellars and for all wines.

The 300 partner winegrowers of the Colterenzio winery are the backbone of the company. They work year-round on their wine hills with their families in order to supply us with top-quality wine grapes in autumn. Read more

Trentino Alto Adige

Technical Sheet

Name	Colterenzio Lagrein Mantsch Riserva 2023
Type	Red still
Denomination	Alto Adige DOC
Vintage	2023
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Lagrein
Country	Italy
Region	Trentino Alto Adige
Vendor	Colterenzio
Origin	Gries (Bolzano)
Climate	Perfect southern exposure.
Soil composition	Alluvial, sandy soil with a high percentage of porphyry.
Cultivation system	Lagrein from old pergola vines.
Yield per hectare	50 hl
Fermentation temperature	28 - 30 °C
Wine making	Fermentation on the skins at 28 - 30 °C in stainless steel. Cautious remontage of skins and juice for optimal colour extraction.
Aging	The wine ferments 1/3 in barriques and 2/3 in 35 hl wooden vats for about 12 months. After careful bottling, a further 12 months of bottle ageing follow.
Total acidity	4.8 gr/L
Residual sugar	2.2 gr/L
Allergens	Contains sulphites