Lagrein Riserva "Sanct Valentin" 2019 DOC - St. Michael

• Lagrein Riserva "Sanct Valentin" 2019 DOC - St. Michael

Vintage: 2019
The Lagrein grape variety has found optimal conditions for absolute top quality in the vineyards around Bolzano. The grapes for the Sanct Valentin Lagrein grow on a hillside with southeast exposure that forms part of the Wangger Farm in Leitach, at the entrance to the Eisacktal Valley. The Sanct Valentin Lagrein ages for twelve months in small oak barrels, and then for another six months in large oak barrels. Several years of bottle aging are important for this robust and dense red wine. It develops immense power on the palate, with nicely integrated acidity. A rustic mountain wine with excellent aging potential.
Variety
Lagrein
Age
10 to 20 years
Area of Cultivation
Sites: Wangger Farm in Leitach, near Bolzano (260 – 300 m)
Exposure: Southeast
Soil: Moraine debris and sandy alluvial soil
Training System: 50% Pergola, 50% Guyot
Harvest
Mid of October; harvest and selection of grapes by hand.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in barrique - tonneau. Assemblage takes place after almost a year. The wine is then aged for another six months in large oak barrels.
Yield
45 hl/ha
Alcohol Content
14 %
Acidity
5,6 gr/lt
Serving Temperature
16-18 degrees
Pairing Recommendations
The Sanct Valentin Lagrein is best served as an accompaniment to intense meat dishes such as loin of ox; it also wonderful with the whole gamut of game dishes as well as with aged cheeses.