Cantina Terlano
Lagrein Gries Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Aging | 12 months in oak barrels (approximately 70% large wooden casks and 30% barriques, one third of which are new) |
- Name and grape: Alto Adige DOC Riserva, 100% Lagrein, 2022 harvest
- Aromas: mineral and earthy notes, morello cherry and plum jam
- Flavour and body: full and complex structure, soft tannins, spicy and persistent finish
- Maturation: 12 months in wood, 70% in large barrels and 30% in barriques
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour, 14-16°C; ideal with meats and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Lagrein Gries Riserva from Cantina Terlano is a red wine that faithfully interprets the native Lagrein grape within the Alto Adige Riserva framework. In the glass, it displays an intense ruby red colour with garnet highlights and violet nuances. The bouquet reveals earthy and mineral notes that blend with aromas of morello cherry, plum jam, and hints of cocoa and tobacco. On the palate, it offers a complex fullness, supported by velvety tannins and well-balanced freshness, finishing with a long, fruity aftertaste. Ideal with red meats, game and mature cheeses.
Where does it come from
The vineyards grow in the renowned Gries area, on the outskirts of Bolzano, benefiting from south and south-west exposures at altitudes between 250 and 500 metres. The roots delve into deep alluvial soils, sandy, stony and rich in porphyry, which ensure excellent drainage and give the wine a pronounced mineral drive. The valley’s warm microclimate allows for optimal ripening, essential for concentrating black fruit aromas while maintaining impeccable balance. Ancient documents show that as early as 1379 these Gries lands were considered the natural habitat for cultivating Lagrein, confirming an invaluable historical connection.
How is it produced
The process begins with manual harvesting and destemming, followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The must is handled gently to achieve a measured extraction of tannins and aromas. Malolactic fermentation helps to harmonise the flavour profile. Afterwards, the wine matures for twelve months in oak barrels, developing intriguing aromatic complexity and elegant spicy notes. Finally, the final blend is assembled three months before bottling for perfect balance.
History and Curiosities
As early as 1379, ancient sources celebrated the alluvial soils of Gries as the ideal habitat for the native South Tyrolean grape variety. The renowned Cantina Terlano, guardian of this tradition since 1893, enhances this heritage with the exceptional 2022 vintage, awarded 93 points by Vinous. Under the guidance of oenologist Rudi Kofler, the grapes benefit from a terroir rich in porphyry, resulting in a wine with a mineral allure, capable of enchanting with deep notes of dark fruits and a full and balanced body of pure elegance.
Awards
-
2022
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
-
2022
90/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1893
- Oenologist: Rudi Kofler
- Bottles produced: 1.500.000
- Hectares: 190
| Name | Terlano Lagrein Gries Riserva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Alto Adige DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino Alto Adige |
| Vendor | Cantina Terlano |
| Story | History and Curiosities As early as 1379, ancient sources celebrated the alluvial soils of Gries as the ideal habitat for the native South Tyrolean grape variety. The renowned Cantina Terlano, guardian of this tradition since 1893, enhances this heritage with the exceptional 2022 vintage, awarded 93 points by Vinous. Under the guidance of oenologist Rudi Kofler, the grapes benefit from a terroir rich in porphyry, resulting in a wine with a mineral allure, capable of enchanting with deep notes of dark fruits and a full and balanced body of pure elegance. |
| Origin | Gries, Bolzano (BZ) |
| Soil composition | Deep alluvial soils, sandy and stony, well-drained and rich in porphyry |
| Yield per hectare | 56 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; destemming; slow fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks; completed malolactic fermentation; ageing for 12 months in oak barrels (approximately 70% large barrels and 30% barriques). |
| Wine making | Destemming; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature with gentle movement of the must in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | 12 months in oak barrels (approximately 70% large wooden casks and 30% barriques, one third of which are new) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |