Description:
White pepper, fresh blackberry and a warm nose. This Lagrein Riserva is in a different league. Noticeable wood, slightly vanilla-like, and yet wonderful freshness on the finish.
Grape variety:
Lagrein - South Tyrol DOC Riserva
Production area:
St. Justina Schwarhof "Pitsch" (2001), St. Justina Kohlerhof "Braun" (2000), St. Justina Kohlerhof (1965), Gries Gyulaihof (2011/1980), Bolzano village "Oberpayersberg" (1987) on sandy loam and moraine soils.
Vinification:
The fermentation takes place spontaneously with Pied de Cuve. 50% is matured for 12 months in new barrique barrels and 50% in used barrique barrels for 12 months. This is followed by a further 12 months of ageing in used tonneau barrels and finally the wine rests for a further 6 months in steel tanks.
Food pairing:
Best enjoyed with game, roasts, dark meats and hard cheeses.
Serving temperature:
16 - 18°C.
Ageing potential:
more than 5 years.
Bottle size:
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt.
Allergens:
wine can contain sulphites.
Producer:
Loacker Schwarhof Winery
The Loacker family has been a pioneer of organic-biodynamic viticulture in Italy and Europe since 1979. Pure wine enjoyment with creations from South Tyrol and Tuscany, which skillfully steps out of line, impresses every passionate wine expert. Vernatsch and Lagrein are typical South Tyrolean grape varieties and are cultivated on 7 hectares of vineyard. International varieties, such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon also grow well on the steep slopes above Bolzano. Take a break from the heat and crowds of Bolzano and drive to Sanct Justina along the Rittnerstrasse. The historic winery Loacker, with its modern SKYWINE PAVILLON, gives you a great view of the Rosengarten while looking down on Bolzano.
Tenuta Loacker
Via S. Giustina 3
IT - 39100 Bolzano (BZ)
lo@cker.it
www.loacker.it
