Lagrein Riserva Athesis Alto Adige Doc 2010 75 cl Kettmeir

SM KET LAGRIS

Sensory profile and impressions: Deep ruby red with distinct purple highlights; concentrated blueberry jam aromatics that mingle with prunes, violets and vanilla before signing off with an intriguing hint of pepper; remarkable structure, impressive persistence and attractively soft extract on the palate.

Food matchings: Especially good with roast or braised meats, game and mature cheeses.

Soil types: Deep, fertile, relatively sandy valley floor soil with good drainage and virtually no pebbles

Elevation: 200-250 metres above sea level

Grape: Lagrein

Training system: Part classic overhead trellis and part vertical trellis with Guyot pruning

Planting density: 3,000 vines per hectare for overhead trellis; 5,000-6,000 vines per hectare for vertical trellis

Harvest period: First ten days of October

Alcohol content 13% vol.

Serving temperature: 16-18 °C

Recommended glass: Broad-bowled Bordeaux, narrowing towards the rim.

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