Lagrein Riserva 'Gries' Cantina Terlano 2023
Lagrein Riserva "Gries" belongs to the collection of the prestigious Terlano winery. It is a still red wine, with great expressiveness and typicity: a gem from Alto Adige. It opens with broad aromas of ripe plum, cocoa, violet, and coffee powder. On the palate, it is elegant and robust, supported by well-integrated tannins and a non-intrusive alcohol.
The Lagrein Riserva “Gries” from Cantina Terlano is one of the flagship reds of this important Alto Adige winery, which has been among the top Italian producers for decades. Lagrein is a grape variety historically cultivated in Alto Adige, highly appreciated for its intense aromas and expressive richness. Aging in wood helps tame its youthful exuberance and results in a wine reminiscent of underbrush scents, ripe red fruit aromas, vanilla, and soft oriental spices. Its persistent and long sip makes it perfect to pair with game dishes.
The “Gries” Lagrein Riserva is the product of a cooperative that has directed its production towards uncompromising excellence. Cantina Terlano has over a century of history and produces excellent wines with a typically territorial profile. Thanks to a privileged position and the ability to select the best grapes from numerous plots, it manages to produce wines that authentically represent their place of origin. The sunny exposures, cool and breezy climate, and predominantly porphyry soils create an ideal habitat for cultivating Lagrein. The Riserva version from Terlano has become an essential reference point for all connoisseurs and enthusiasts of Alto Adige.
The Lagrein Riserva “Gries” produced by Cantina Terlano comes from a selection of the best clusters from the estate's most suitable plots. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. It matures for 12 months, 30% in barriques and 70% in large barrels, and then completes the aging period with 3 months in the bottle. The Lagrein displays a very dark garnet red color, almost impenetrable. The bouquet offers aromas of ripe red fruit, underbrush scents, soft oriental spices, roasting, and bitter cocoa. The sip is rich and broad, with dense tannins well integrated with dense and full-bodied fruity aromas. The finish is long and balanced. It is a wine of great elegance and complexity, perfect for accompanying red meat dishes, game, and aged cheeses.