Cantina Tramin
Urban Lagrein Riserva 2022
| Denomination | DOC Alto Adige Lagrein Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Trentino Alto Adige (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Lagrein |
| Aging | Aged in barriques for 12 months, followed by around 2 months of maturation in large oak casks; bottled after 14 months and then refined in bottle for about a year. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Lagrein, Alto Adige DOC Riserva, 2022 harvest
- Aged in wood: 12 months in barrique, followed by large oak barrels and bottle ageing
- Aromatic profile: hints of violet, blackberry and plum, with notes of graphite, spices and bitter cocoa
- Taste and structure: dry, full-bodied and velvety, lively and well-balanced tannins
- Serving and pairings: temperature 16-18 °C, decant for one hour; suitable for game and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Urban Lagrein Riserva from Cantina Tramin is a still red wine that embodies the winemaking vocation of South Tyrol. Made from Lagrein grapes, it appears in the glass with an impenetrable ruby colour and violet highlights. On the palate, it offers a velvety texture and an enveloping structure, supported by vibrant, well-integrated tannins. The flavour profile finishes with a long aftertaste, characterised by notes of wild berries and dark chocolate, for a deep sip with remarkable ageing potential.
Where it comes from
The vineyards thrive in the mountainous areas of South Tyrol, at an altitude between 230 and 300 metres. West and south-west exposures favour optimal ripening of the grapes, supported by an ideal Alpine microclimate. The environment is marked by significant temperature variations: the daytime warmth, tempered by Mediterranean breezes, alternates with the cool nights brought by high-altitude winds, enhancing the aromatic purity of the bunches. Soils rich in calcareous gravel, sand, clay and porphyry give the wine a compact texture and a distinctive mineral identity.
How it is produced
The cellar process begins with manual harvesting to preserve the integrity of the bunches. After destemming, fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in wooden vats, where malolactic fermentation also occurs. Ageing is fundamental to the wine’s complexity: twelve months in barriques, followed by a period in large oak casks, smooth the varietal’s rough edges. After bottling, adequate rest allows the rich aromatic bouquet to harmonise, with prominent notes of violet, blackberry, plum and graphite, enriched by fresh touches of eucalyptus.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1898, Cantina Tramin entrusted oenologist Willi Stürz with the creation of the Urban Lagrein Riserva 2022 Alto Adige DOC. It is made from grapes hand-picked in October, with 12 months in barrique and further ageing in the bottle. This velvety red wine boasts an extraordinary longevity of 10-15 years. Its notes of dark chocolate and wild berries make it ideal for game and mature cheeses.
Awards
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2022
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1898
- Oenologist: Willi Stürz
- Bottles produced: 1.900.000
- Hectares: 270
Today, we are 160 families tending approximately 270 hectares of vineyards. We pride ourselves on the fact that each bottle is the quintessence of our philosophy of life and work: accuracy, commitment, trust and creativity. Read more
| Name | Tramin Urban Lagrein Riserva 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 | Cantina Tramin |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1898, Cantina Tramin entrusted oenologist Willi Stürz with the creation of the Urban Lagrein Riserva 2022 Alto Adige DOC. It is made from grapes hand-picked in October, with 12 months in barrique and further ageing in the bottle. This velvety red wine boasts an extraordinary longevity of 10 5 years. Its notes of dark chocolate and wild berries make it ideal for game and mature cheeses. |
| Origin | Termeno (Trentino Alto Adige) |
| Climate | Strong temperature variations with hot days influenced by the Mediterranean climate and cold nights with fresh mountain winds |
| Soil composition | Calcareous gravel and porphyry, sand with clay parts. |
| Yield per hectare | 50 hl/ha |
| Harvest | From early to mid-October |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; destemming; temperature-controlled fermentation in oak barrels with malolactic fermentation |
| Wine making | The grapes are all hand-picked and placed in small containers to keep them intact. The grapes are then destemmed and fermented at a controlled temperature in oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation also takes place. |
| Aging | Aged in barriques for 12 months, followed by around 2 months of maturation in large oak casks; bottled after 14 months and then refined in bottle for about a year. |
| Total acidity | 5.6 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |