Alto Adige Lagrein Steinraffler 1999
Alto Adige (Alto Adige)
The wine shows a beautiful and intense ruby red color and nuances of ruby
red, moderate transparency. The nose reveals a long series of intense,
complex, rich and pleasing aromas as well as good personality. There can
be perceived good aromas of black cherry, anise, cocoa, coffee, toffee,
carob, cherry macerated in alcohol, licorice, blueberry, black pepper, plum
and vanilla. In mouth denotes a slightly crisp attack however well
balanced and good correspondence to the nose. Smooth and agreeable
tannins, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with good and pleasing
flavors of black cherry, toffee, coffee and plum. A well made wine. This
Lagrein is aged for 15 months in barriques, 6 months in casks and for at
least 12 months in bottle.
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Alcohol: 13.5%
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Game, Hard cheese, Braised meat, Stewed meat
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Suggested glass |
17 °C (62 °F) |
(Bodied or Mature Red Wines) |
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Issue 10, Summer 2003 |
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