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J. Hofstatter Lagrein 2015
Trentino- Alto-Adige, ItalyThe 50-hectare J. Hofstätter estate vineyards are situated in South Tyrol, with vineyards along the steep slopes of both sides of the broad valley. They are one of the largest family estates in the region, now run by 4th generation. Lagrein is indigenous to Alto Adige, and in their estate vineyards and this wine, was planted more than thirty years ago. Grapes are destemmed and crushed before ten days fermentation in contact with the skins and solids, warming at the finish to extract additional dark florals and grip from the lagrein grape's leathery skins. Chewy tannins are ample, but handled well and integrated, very smartly suited to the black plum, damson berry, forest floor that coats the soft, downy, low acid palate, with persistent nutmeg and five spicing to the cola finish. I expected, and craved, more freshness here.Tasted: 10 April 2018Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $32.99 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Grape: LagreinCSPC: 4361UPC: 8012183000083
