Lagrein 2022

Description

Lagrein from Novacella Abbey is a deep red wine produced near Bolzano, in Trentino-Alto Adige, specifically in the San Quirino area. The vines grow approximately 260 meters above sea level on alluvial soil, formed from the deposits and sediments of flooded waterways. This phenomenon has given the soil a silty-sandy and porphyritic composition, ideal for growing these Lagrein vines. The Novacella area is characterized by slopes exposed to the sun and the particular climate of Alto Adige, perfect for ripening the grapes. This wine is produced by the Novacella Abbey winery, not only an artistic masterpiece but also an excellent winery and owner of several vineyards. The fact that it is one of the few abbeys still actively producing wine makes this product even more prestigious, a symbol of an ancient custom. Indeed, the winemaking tradition has been alive for many centuries and continues to this day with the production of excellent white and red wines in the Alto Adige area. The harvest of the Lagrein grapes used to produce Lagrein from Novacella Abbey takes place at the end of September, followed by fermentation and maturation with natural yeasts in steel tanks at a temperature of 28°C. The Lagrein produced by Novacella Abbey is classified by the prestigious DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin) label.

Details

Perfume

Pleasant, with notes of violets, berries and musk.

Color

Ruby red tending to garnet with purple hues when young.

Taste

Full-bodied and velvety.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Abbazia di Novacella

From this winery

• Start up year: 1142
• Oenologist: Celestino Lucin
• Bottles produced: 900.000
• Hectares: 100

Novacella is the Northernmost wine-growing area in Italy. On the sunniest slopes surrounding the Abbey, fine vines have been producing white grapes for 8 centuries, which are vinified in the monastery cellar.

Also owned by the Abbey is a vineyard located in South Tyrol's main wine-growing area: the Marklhof estate in Cornaiano, on the 'wine road' near Bolzano. The sandy, dry soil and the airy climate of these hills make it possible to obtain excellent red wines, including a characteristic Kalterersee, a very fine Schiava and a very elegant Pinot Noir.

A third Novacella vineyard is located in Bolzano, around the ancient and tiny St. Mary's Monastery. Here, in the dry and very warm climate of the valley floor, a full-bodied dark Lagrein matures, which is particularly suitable for ageing.

In our wine cellar, the grapes from these three vineyards are raised to wines whose distinct character and quality has been rewarded by the loyalty of generations of friends and connoisseurs. Read more

Trentino Alto Adige

Technical Sheet

Name	Abbazia di Novacella Lagrein 2022
Type	Red still
Denomination	Alto Adige DOC
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Lagrein
Country	Italy
Region	Trentino Alto Adige
Vendor	Abbazia di Novacella
Origin	Bolzano/Bozen.
Climate	Altitude: 260 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition	A mixture of sand, clay and eroded quartzite prophyry.
Cultivation system	Guyot.
Plants per hectare	2,500-3,000.
Yield per hectare	8,000 kg/hectare.
Harvest	Early October.
Fermentation temperature	Approx. 28 °C
Wine making	Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for about 15 days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation for about 6 months in 60-hl oak barrels.
Aging	In 60-hl oak barrels.
Total acidity	5.2 gr/L
Dry extract	29.5 gr/L
Allergens	Contains sulphites