LAGREIN KHNOTT Trentino Doc
DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE PROTETTA
GRAPE VARIETY
Lagrein is a local grape variety, which has been cultivated in Trentino for at least 500 years, as we get to know reading an ordinance written by Michele Gaismair in 1526: he invited his fellow citizens from the Alto Adige to cultivate Lagrein on sunny sides, as people living in the southern Latin country (that means Trentino) used to do.
WINEMAKING AND AGEING
Sometimes Lagrein is vinified as a rosé wine, “Kretzer”, but nowadays the “Dunkel” version is preferred, that means the typical fermentation in red, with a middle – long fermentation on the skins. This allows us to obtain a fragrant ruby wine.
After the fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless-steel tanks for a longer period. A part of the wine is aged in small oak wooden barrels (225/500 litre).
DESCRIPTION
Intense ruby in the colour, fruity on the nose with notes of red berry fruits, a hint of violet. On the palate it is very well balanced, with soft tannins. Full bodied with a good persistence.
PAIRING
It is highly recommended with red meat dishes, game and spicy cheese. It will benefit from 2/3 years in bottle.
Serve at 18-20° C