Lagrein Icona 2023 - 13% vol. Heiner

Description: 
Icona is a special wine. Due to the changing weather conditions, the grapes were picked a little earlier during the harvest phase, which meant that the sugar content was relatively low and the alcohol content to be expected was "only" about 12 - 13% vol. 
According to current practice, one would have immediately resorted to grape must concentrate or other sweeteners, but Heiner decided against it to produce the wine and above all the vintage honestly and authentically. 
The result is a new and very interesting Lagrein style. 
Due to the lower alcohol content and the higher acidity, this vintage tastes much fresher and fruity, as one is not actually used to from a Lagrein. The combination with the fine tannins and the dark ruby red color results in a versatile taste experience that 100% reflects the vintage. 

Grape variety: 
Lagrein - South Tyrol IGT Mitterberg 

Production area: 
The vines grow on the Heinrichshof on the steep slope with a slope of approx. 50-68% in a south-westerly direction. Due to the slightly westerly orientation, the sun's rays reach the slope a little later in the morning and thus ensure a varied cool and warm daytime climate. In addition, the steep slope causes more solar radiation and at the same time faster drying on rainy days, which is particularly advantageous in the ripening phase (fewer diseases and less rot on the berries). 
The top layer of the soil consists of loose and easily heatable weathered rock with a high proportion of clay. In the deeper layers there is a very compact and massive quartz rock, which can also be seen in the wine cellar. The high mineral content of this rock gives the wine complexity and longevity. 

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Serving temperature: 
10 - 12°C. 

Ageing potential: 
more than 5 years. 

Bottle to: 
750 ml - 75 cl - 0,75 lt. 

Allergens: 
Wine can contain sulphites. 

Producer: 
Heiner Estate - Heinirchshof 
As a small winery it is necessary, or possible, to do almost all the work by hand. This often costs a lot of time and money, but nothing can replace close contact with nature and the resulting product. 
The most important goal is to be able to insert nature into the bottle. Heiner's wines must reflect their origins and especially the vintage, the elements that make them so interesting! Working closely with nature means taking on a responsibility, a huge responsibility! 
Taking a new path is often tiring, but it's usually worth it! 

Heiner Azienda vitivinicola 
Via Beato Arrigo 30 
IT - 39100 Bolzano (BZ) 
info@heiner.wine 
www.heiner.wine