Alois Lageder Alto Adige Lagrein 750ml 2015 nel and blackcurrant leafiness too

and blackcurrant leafiness too

More oak than usual

The poise and finesse of this finely balanced wine are far removed from the weighty tannins and high extraction levels that characterise many old-vine Rhône blends

rich and powerful with soft tannins

Fresh berry flavours lend a soft yet vibrant texture to the palate

Alois Lageder Alto Adige Lagrein 750ml 2015 nel and blackcurrant leafiness tooFirst mentioned in association with Alto Adige in a historical document dated 1370, this native variety is an icon of wine growing in Alto Adige. It is the result of a natural cross of Teroldego and another native grape variety and is a relative of Syrah. Lagrein flourishes in the hot sites in the Bolzano river basin where the soils are high in sand content, gravel and porphyry.